What is the slope of the linear relationship?
A graph of a linear function that decreases from left to right passing through the points 2 comma 0 and 5 comma negative 2.
a) negative three halves
b) negative two thirds
c) two thirds
d) three halves
To calculate the slope of a linear relationship, we use the formula:
Slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
In this case, the two points given are (2, 0) and (5, -2). Substituting these values into the formula:
Slope = (-2 - 0) / (5 - 2)
Slope = -2 / 3
Slope = -2/3
Therefore, the slope of the linear relationship is b) negative two thirds.