When a negative relationship exists between x and y,:
A) an increase in x results in a decrease in y.
B) an increase in x results in an increase in y.
C) a graph of the relationship slopes up and to the right.
D) a graph of the relationship is horizontal.

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An increase in x resulting in a decrease in y characterizes a negative relationship between the two variables.

When a Negative Relationship Exists Between X and Y