Use the image to answer the question. Find the slope of the line given its graph. (1 point) Responses −412 negative 4 Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction −9 negative 9 −19 negative Start Fraction 1 over 9 End Fraction 9

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To find the slope of a line from its graph, you identify two points on the line. The slope (m) can be calculated using the formula:

\[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]

where \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) are the coordinates of two points on the line.

Without the actual image, I cannot determine the specific points or the slope. However, if you provide any two coordinates or any indication of the line's rise over run from the graph, I would be able to help you calculate the slope.

Based on the responses listed, it seems your options might involve fractional slopes as well as negative values. If you share the coordinates of two points, I can tell you which of those multiple choice answers corresponds to the slope of the line.

whats the answer
Answers
-4 1/2
-9
-1/9
9

To identify the correct answer for the slope of the line based on the provided options, I would need information on the coordinates of two points on the line or a description of the line's behavior (such as if it is increasing or decreasing).

However, based on the options you provided:

  • -4 1/2 (which can be written as -4.5)
  • -9
  • -1/9
  • 9

Here's a breakdown of what the slope means for each option:

  1. Negative slope indicates the line is decreasing from left to right (-4.5, -9, -1/9).
  2. Positive slope suggests the line is increasing from left to right (9).

If the line is decreasing, you would choose one of the negative options (-4.5, -9, or -1/9).

If you believe the slope of the line is a negative value and you are looking for a specific numerical value, the only small negative slope option is -1/9.

If the line is significantly steep and going downwards, it may be -9.

If the line has a moderate downward slope, perhaps -4.5 might work.

In summary, without the graph, I can't give you the exact answer, but if you can observe the graph and note whether the line rises or falls, you can then choose accordingly from the options given. Let me know if there's more context or details you can provide!

THATS NOT ONE OF THE ANSWERSS

I apologize for any confusion. Based on the response options you provided, here they are again:

  1. −4 1/2 (or -4.5)
  2. −9
  3. −1/9
  4. 9

To determine which option might be correct without the visual of the graph, consider the following:

  • If the line slopes downwards from left to right, the slope will be negative. This would favor the options −4 1/2, −9, or −1/9.
  • If the line slopes upwards from left to right, the slope will be positive, favoring 9.

If you have inferred a specific direction of the slope based on the graph, please select accordingly.

If I had to guess based purely on typical slopes:

  • −9 is a steep negative slope.
  • −4 1/2 is more moderate, but still a negative slope.
  • −1/9 is a very gentle negative slope.
  • 9 is a steep positive slope.

Given your earlier responses suggesting negative slopes, you might want to go with −4 1/2, −9, or −1/9 as the correct answer.

If you can provide any additional context about the graph or the direction of the line, I could give a more definitive answer!