To determine the slope of the graph, you need to identify how much the temperature changes with each minute that passes. The slope (m) of a linear relationship can be calculated using the formula:
\[ m = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} \]
where \( \Delta y \) is the change in temperature (vertical change) and \( \Delta x \) is the change in time (horizontal change).
Since I don’t have the actual graph to view, I cannot calculate the slope directly. To assist you effectively, you should look at two distinct points on the graph:
- Identify the temperature at the start (y-coordinate at the initial time point).
- Identify the temperature at a later time point (y-coordinate at a later time).
- Calculate the change in temperature (\( \Delta y \)) by subtracting the initial temperature from the later temperature.
- Also, calculate the change in time (\( \Delta x \)) by subtracting the initial time from the later time.
- Substitute those values into the slope formula to determine the slope.
Once you have computed the slope, you can then choose the statement (A, B, C, or D) that corresponds to your result.
If you can provide the specific temperatures and times from two points on the graph, I can help you calculate the slope!