Question

Which scenario creates a graph with a negative slope?(1 point)
Responses

the amount of gold left in a mine over time
the amount of gold left in a mine over time

the elevation of a bowling ball traveling down a lane
the elevation of a bowling ball traveling down a lane

the amount of money in a retirement account over time when consistently saving
the amount of money in a retirement account over time when consistently saving

the speed over time of a race car at the beginning of a race

Answer 1

The scenario that creates a graph with a negative slope is:

**the elevation of a bowling ball traveling down a lane.**

As the bowling ball rolls down the lane, its elevation decreases, which creates a negative slope on a graph representing elevation over distance (or time).