Question

Which is the best description for the graph below?

A graph decreases from (0, 3) to (9, 0).

Answer 1

Explanation:

As we move from (0, 3) to (9, 0), we see x increasing by 9. This is the 'run.'

At the same time, we see y decreasing by 3. This is the 'rise.'

The slope of this line (graph) is m = rise / run = -3/9, or m = -1/3

Since we witness a decrease in y as we move from the first point to the second, we immediately suspect that the slope is negative.