Determine whether $f(x)=-8x+73$ is increasing or decreasing.

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Lesson Parent: 
Chapter 17 - Using Derivatives to Find Where a Function Increases and Decreases
Problem: 

Determine whether $f(x)=-8x+73$ is increasing or decreasing.

Answer: 

$f(x)=-8x+73$ is decreasing.

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