Question

is the slope of this line positive or negative?
a) positive
b) negative
enter a or b.

Explanation:

Identify the behavior of the line from left to right

$$ \text{As } x \text{ increases, } y \text{ decreases.} $$

Determine the sign of the slope

$$ m = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} < 0 $$

Answer:

• a) positive
• b) negative (Correct answer)