Which number best represents the slope of the graphed line? A. -5 B. -1/5 C. 1/5 D. 5

Ben Kulbertis asked Oct 8, 2022

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Which number best represents the slope of the graphed line?

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

Ben Kulbertis asked Oct 8, 2022

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Answer:

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

Lmm answered Oct 13, 2022

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