Use the following table to answer the question.

Question

x

2

4

6

8

y

1

–2

–5

–8

The data in the table are linear. Use the table to find the slope.
(1 point)
Responses

start fraction 3 over 2 end fraction
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–start fraction 3 over 2 end fraction
– Image with alt text: start fraction 3 over 2 end fraction

–start fraction 2 over 3 end fraction
– Image with alt text: start fraction 2 over 3 end fraction

start fraction 2 over 3 end fraction

Answer 1

To find the slope of a linear relationship, we can use the formula:

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

In this case, the change in y is given as -3 (from 1 to -2) and the change in x is given as 2 (from 2 to 4). Therefore, the slope is:

slope = (-3) / (2) = -3/2

So, the correct answer is:

-3/2