Question

Which number best represents the slope of the graphed line?

A. -5
B. -1/5
C. 1/5
D. 5

Answer 1

A. -5

Explanation:

First of all this is a line that shows a negative slope.

Secondly, the formula for slope is rise/ run.

5 is your rise and 1 is your run, therefore: -5/1

And this can be reduced to : -5