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Question 15 of 16

If y= 2x + 7 were changed to y = 1/2x+7, how would the graph of the new
function compare with the original?
A. It would be less steep.
B. It would be steeper.
C. It would be shifted down.
D. It would change orientation and slant down.

User Lucas Veiga
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Answer:

the answer is A

Explanation:

This is because the slope of the original function (gradient = 2) is greater than that of the other line which has a slope of 0.5

User Piyush Dhamecha
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Answer:

If y= 2x + 7 were changed to y = 1/2x+7, It would be less steep.

Explanation:

A. It would be less steep.

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