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Which of the following best describes the slope of the line below?

O A. Zero
B. Negative
C. Positive
D Undefined

Which of the following best describes the slope of the line below? O A. Zero B. Negative-example-1
User Cory Dee
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Answer: B. Negative

Explanation:

  • A. Zero - a line with a slope of zero is horizontal ❌
  • B. Negative - a line with a negative slope is highest to the left and lowest to the right. This is because when x increases, the y decreases, and when x decreases, y increases (the two variables are negatively related)✅
  • C. Positive - a line with a positive slope is highest to the right and lowest to the left. This is because when x increases, the y increase, and when x decreases, y decreases (the two variables are positively related)❌
  • D Undefined - a line with an undefined slope is vertical ❌

If you look at the graph, you will realize that it is highest to the left and lowest to the right and that as x increases, the y decreases, and when x decreases, y increases. Thus it has a NEGATIVE slope.

User Abulbul
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B. negative. when a line goes up and into the 2nd quadrant, line is negative
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