Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 1.A, Problem 3SPP
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Whether the relation between x and y is positive or negative. The slope when x is 2 and when x is 4. Also, observe the change in slope as x rises.
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