Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - Slope and Rate of Change - Exercise Set - Page 242: 91

Answer

As the slope becomes larger, the steepness of the line increases.

Work Step by Step

As shown in the diagram, where the orange line is the graph of $y=\frac{1}{2}x$, the purple line is the graph of $y=3x$, and the blue line is the graph of $y=5x$, the lines become more steep as the slopes become larger.
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