Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - The Slope of a Line - Exercise Set - Page 164: 102

Answer

The steeper line has the lesser slope.

Work Step by Step

In the picture, L1 is the steepest line and it has a slope of -2. L2 is less steep and it has a slope of -1. Since -2 $\lt$ -1, the steeper line has the lesser slope.
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