A(n) is a testable statement about a relationship between two variables.
a. theory
b. paradigm
c. empirical correlation
d. hypothesis
e. relationship

d. hypothesis

Step-by-step explanation:

According to all the scientific studies that are created or developed every day, Scientists call what is described in the question a "hypothesis". This is defined as a proposed explanation for a specific phenomenon. The hypothesis is the base for creating a testable experiment that proves the relationship between two variables.

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answer: yes, since the line has a steeper rate of change than the exponential the y-values will be greater and they will only intersect one time.

a.)the line for function b is steeper