Question

Determine the type of slope of the line that passes through the points (6, -6) and (-6, 6)

Positive slope

Negative slope

No slope (undefined)

Slope of zero

Answer 1

You can graph it, or just look at the relationship between the x-y values between the points. At -6, the y value is 6, and at 6, the y value is -6. So the y value is decreasing between the two points. Now, imagine a line connecting the two points, Is it positive or negative?

Answer 2

postive

Answer 3

Why do you say that?

Answer 4

because the 6 comes before -6

Answer 5

Hmm, you shouldn't think of it that way. So imagine a graph Now connect a line between the two points. Do you still think the slope is positive?