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If y = 5x-2 were changed to y = 3x-2how would the graph of the new

function compare with the first one?

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Hi there! The answer is B. it would be less steep.

The change of the function (in this case) influences the slope of the line. Since we've modified the slope from 5 to 3/4, the line will be less steep.

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