Answer:
see explanation
Explanation:
(1)
to calculate the slope m use the gradient formula
m = ( y₂ - y₁ ) / ( x₂ - x₁ )
with (x₁, y₁ ) = (- 2, - 5) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (18, - 5)
m =
=
= 0
(2)
divide number of miles travelled by number of gallons used
=
= 22 miles per gallon