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If the linear function is of the form y=mx+c, where m<0 and c>0, then the graph will be

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The correct option is C
y=mx+c
When c>0, the line will cut yaxis above the origin and when c<0, the line will cut yaxis below the origin.

Also, when m>0, line makes acute angle with positive xaxis in the anticlockwise direction.
When m<0, line makes obtuse angle with positive xaxis in the anticlockwise direction.

So, the correct graph is

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