If there is a direct relationship between two variables
A) the graph of the relationship will be upward-sloping.
B) the graph of the relationship will be downward-sloping.
C) the slope of the line (or the slope of a tangent line to the curve) will be negative.
D) Both answers A and C are correct.

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A direct relationship between two variables means that as one variable increases, the other variable also increases. This is represented graphically by an upward-sloping line, indicating a positive slope.

If There Is a Direct Relationship Between Two Variables