In a linear equation, the independent variable increases at a constant rate while the dependent variable decreases at a constant rate. The slope of this line is
A. zero
B. negative
C. positive
D. undefined

Question

In a linear equation, the independent variable increases at a constant rate while the dependent variable decreases at a constant rate. The slope of this line is
	A.	zero
	B.	negative
	C.	positive
	D.	undefined

anonymous · Answer

think about this like if your were sketching thi line on a graph, you are constantly movng further along the x-axis in the positive direction, but decreasing, or going down (negatively)

anonymous · Answer

thus the slope would be negative

anonymous · Answer

thank you!

anonymous · Answer

Find the slope of the line passing through the points (-2, 9) and (5, 3).