Is the slope shown in the table positive or negative

Question

X: -3,-5,-9
Y: 14,6,10
A) Positive slope
B) negative slope
C) no slope
D) undefined slope

Answer 1

The slope of the table can be calculated by using the formula:

slope = (change in y) / (change in x)

Let's calculate the changes in y and x:

Change in y = 10 - 6 = 4
Change in x = -9 - (-5) = -4

Now, we can calculate the slope:

slope = 4 / -4 = -1

Therefore, the slope shown in the table is negative. So, the answer is:

B) negative slope