If there is an inverse relationship between variable x and variable y, then an increase in the value of variable x will be accompanied by
A) an increase in the value of variable y.
B) a decrease in the value of variable y.
C) variable y reaching its maximum value.
D) no change in the value of variable y.

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An inverse relationship means that as one variable increases, the other variable decreases. Therefore, an increase in the value of variable x will be accompanied by a decrease in the value of variable y.

If There Is an Inverse Relationship Between Variable X and Variable