Find an editorial in a local newspaper or reputable online publication. In a paragraph, defend or challenge the author’s claim using additional information that you have found through research. Then, reflect on how your opinions changed or stayed the same during the research process.

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The slope of a linear equation is equal to the change in the value of the dependent variable divided by the change in the value of the independent variable. in this problem, the dependent variable is the profit while the independent variable is the worker's average pay. if the profit is said to increase by 1500 when worker's average pay decrease by 450, the slope is equal to 1500/(-450)=-3.33