Calculate the slope of the linear function shown in the graph. Show all work.

Jason Als asked Mar 12, 2023

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Answer:

slope = - 5

Explanation:

calculate slope m using slope formula

m =
(y_(2)-y_(1) )/(x_(2)-x_(1) )

with (x₁, y₁ ) = (0, 120) and (x₂, y₂ ) = (10, 70) ← 2 points on the line

m =
(70-120)/(10-0) =
(-50)/(10) = - 5

Haael answered Mar 16, 2023

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