In a linear equation, the independent variable increases at a constant rate while the dependent variable decreases at a constant rate. the slope of this line is
a. zero
b. negative
c. positive
d. undefined

The equation shown below represents function f. f(x)= -2x+5 the graph shown below represents function g. which of the following statements is true? a. over the interval [2, 4], the average rate of change of f is the same as the average rate of change of g. the y-intercept of function f is less than the y-intercept of function g. b. over the interval [2, 4], the average rate of change of f is greater than the average rate of change of g. the y-intercept of function f is greater than the y-intercept of function g. c. over the interval [2, 4], the average rate of change of f is the same as the average rate of change of g. the y-intercept of function f is greater than the y-intercept of function g. d. over the interval [2, 4], the average rate of change of f is less than the average rate of change of g. the y-intercept of function f is the same as the y-intercept of function g.