Question

Examine the following graph.

What is the slope of the line?

Answer 1

m = -4/5

Explanation:

Slope = rise/run or (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Pick 2 points (0,0) (5,-4)

We see the y decrease by 4, and the x increase by 5, so the slope is

m = -4/5