Question

(05.03)The equation shows the relationship between x and y:

y = −7x + 9

What is the slope of the equation?
−7
−2
7
9

Answer 1

In y = mx + b form, the slope will be in the m position

y = mx + b
y = -7x + 9

notice that in the m position, the number is -7. That means ur slope = -7

Answer 2

Option 1) -7

Explanation:

Given : The equation shows the relationship between x and y :
`y=-7x+9`

To find : What is the slope of the equation?

Solution :

The general slope form of the equation is
`y=mx+b`

Where, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Now, We compare the given equation with general form of the equation

`y=-7x+9`

On comparing, m=-7 and b=9

So, The slope of the given equation is -7.

Therefore, Option 1 is correct.