Question

The graph of a linear function is shown.

A coordinate plane with a straight line passing through (negative 4, 2), (0, 0), and (4, negative 2).
Which word describes the slope of the line?

positive
negative
zero
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Answer 1

Negative — the line falls as x increases (slope = (−2 − 0)/(4 − 0) = −1/2).