What can be said regarding a line if its slope is negative? - Vidyadip

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What can be said regarding a line if its slope is negative?

A
$\theta$ is an acute angle
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$\theta$ is an obtuse angle
C
Either the line is $x-$axis or it is parallel to the $x-$axis
D
None of these

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Answer

Correct option: B.

$\theta$ is an obtuse angle

The line with a negative slope makes an obtuse angle with a positive $x-$axis when measured in the anti$-$clockwise direction.

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