Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Recall slope direction rule

A line with positive slope rises from left to right; negative slope falls from left to right.

Step2: Analyze the graph

The line in the graph falls as we move from left to right (e.g., from (0, -2) to (1, -4), it goes down). So the slope is negative.

Answer:

b) negative