To determine the slope from point D to point E, we first need to know the coordinates of points D and E on the graph. The slope is calculated as the change in the vertical direction (rise) over the change in the horizontal direction (run).
Assuming point D has coordinates (x1, y1) and point E has coordinates (x2, y2), the formula for the slope (m) is:
\[ m = \frac{y2 - y1}{x2 - x1} \]
Without the specific coordinates, I cannot calculate the exact slope. However, I can guide you through what each possible slope indicates about Daniel's speed:
- A slope of -1 indicates that he is moving backward (decreasing distance from home).
- A slope of 0 indicates he is stationary.
- A slope of 1 indicates he is moving away from home at a consistent speed of 1 meter per minute.
- An undefined slope indicates a vertical line, meaning time is passing, but there is no change in distance, suggesting Daniel's speed is not consistent or changes frequently.
If you can provide the coordinates for points D and E from the graph, I would be able to compute the slope and determine what it indicates about Daniel's speed.
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