In a function, how will the y-values be different if x is negative or positive?

A.

The y-values will decrease if x is negative and increase if x is positive.

B.

The y-values will increase if x is negative and decrease if x is positive.

C.

There will be no difference. If x increases, y-values will increase.

D.

You can't tell without knowing the function rule.

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Madison Burch

20 May, 07:34

In a function, how will the y-values be different if x is negative or positive?

A.

The y-values will decrease if x is negative and increase if x is positive.

B.

The y-values will increase if x is negative and decrease if x is positive.

C.

There will be no difference. If x increases, y-values will increase.

D.

You can't tell without knowing the function rule.

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Julien Pruitt · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. In a function, the y-values be different if x is negative or positive but you can't tell exactly, you should know what is the function rule. The function will tell you how these two variables are related to each other.