Use the table below to answer the following questions.
Table 1A.3.3

-Refer to Table 1A.3.3.If we were to draw a graph of this relationship,when would the slope be positive?
A)never
B)only if x is less than 5
C)only if x equals 5
D)only if x is greater than 5
E)We do not have enough information to tell.

Question

Use the table below to answer the following questions.
Table 1A.3.3
 
-Refer to Table 1A.3.3.If we were to draw a graph of this relationship,when would the slope be positive?
A)never 
B)only if x is less than 5 
C)only if x equals 5 
D)only if x is greater than 5 
E)We do not have enough information to tell.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The table shows a constant y-value for all x-values less than 5. Therefore, the slope of the relationship is 0 for x < 5. The y-value starts increasing for x = 5 and continues to increase for all larger x-values. This implies the slope of the relationship is positive only for x > 5. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Use the Table Below to Answer the Following Questions