Q. What happens to the value of the expression 80−2r as r decreases?Choose 1 answer:(A) It increases.(B) It decreases.(C) It stays the same.
Identify relationship between r and expression: Identify the relationship between and the expression .\newlineAs r decreases, the value of 222r also decreases because it is directly proportional to r.
Determine effect of decrease in 2r2r2r on expression: Determine the effect of a decrease in 2r2r2r on the expression 80−2r80-2r80−2r.\newlineIf 2r2r2r decreases, then subtracting a smaller number from 808080 results in a larger number. Therefore, the expression 80−2r80-2r80−2r increases as rrr decreases.
Choose correct answer based on relationship: Choose the correct answer based on the relationship identified.\newlineSince the expression 80−2r80-2r80−2r increases as rrr decreases, the correct answer is A) It increases.