A graph is set up with "yearly depreciation expense" on the vertical axis and "time" on the horizontal axis. Assuming linear relationships, how would the graphs for straight-line and sum-of-the-years'-digits depreciation, respectively, be drawn?

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In straight-line depreciation, the yearly depreciation expense remains constant over time, resulting in a horizontal line. In sum-of-the-years'-digits depreciation, the expense decreases over time, resulting in a line that slopes down to the right.

A Graph Is Set Up with "Yearly Depreciation Expense" on the Vertical