Question

Find the slope of the line graph shown below enter answer as a simplified improper fraction if necessary do not include M= in your answer

Answer 1

Given:

Given the graph of a straight line.

Required: Slope of the line

Step-by-step explanation:

From the graph, the straight line passes through the points (-2, 5) and (0, 4).

Use the two point formula, which states that, "If (a, b) and (c, d) are two points on a straight line, then the slope of the straight line is

`m=(d-b)/(c-a)`

Here, a = -2, b = 5, c = 0 and d = 4.

Substitute the values into the two point formula.

`\begin{gathered} m=(4-5)/(0-(-2)) \\ =-(1)/(2) \end{gathered}`