Question

question 6 of 10

when the value of the slope gets smaller, the graph of a line gets ______.

a. steeper
b. less steep
c. longer
d. shorter

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of slope

$$ \text{Slope } (m) = \frac{\text{Rise}}{\text{Run}} $$

Relate slope magnitude to steepness

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Match with the given options

$$ \text{Smaller value of } |m| \implies \text{less steep} $$

Answer:

• A. steeper
• B. less steep (Correct answer)
• C. longer
• D. shorter