Question

What is the slope of the line shown in the graph?

-2
-1
1/2
-1/2

Answer 1

Have you heard of the term \(\rm\dfrac{rise}{run}\)?

Answer 2

No

Answer 3

Take a look here and see if this helps. If it doesn't I will give a more detailed explnation :) http://coolmath.com/algebra/08-lines/05-finding-slope-line-from-graph-01.htm

Answer 4

OH!!!

Answer 5

:)

Answer 6

That explanation is a pretty good one! The term \(\rm \dfrac{rise}{run}\) makes things easier :P

Answer 7

so its 1/2!!!???

Answer 8

@MSxSammiBooxX

Answer 9

Well, if the rise is going down that means it is negative, close! But not correct

Answer 10

Oh so -1/2!!!
OMG THANKS SO MUCH!!! <3

Answer 11

Crrect and no problem! If you need anymore help tag me @MSxSammiBooxX or @sammixboo when I get that account working again :)

Answer 12

OKAY THANKS!!!!