Question

calculate the slope of the linear function. enter your answer in the box provided as a fraction. slope

Explanation:

Step1: Select two points on the line

Let the two - points be $(0,4)$ and $(40,0)$.

Step2: Apply slope formula

The slope formula is $m=\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$. Here, $x_1 = 0,y_1 = 4,x_2=40,y_2 = 0$. So $m=\frac{0 - 4}{40-0}=-\frac{4}{40}=-\frac{1}{10}$.

Answer:

$-\frac{1}{10}$