A linear relationship is given in the table.
x y
6 −2
2 2
0 4
−2 6
What is the slope of the relationship?
−2
−1
1
2
The slope of the linear relationship can be calculated using the formula:
slope = (change in y) / (change in x)
Taking the values from the table:
Change in y = -2 - 6 = -8
Change in x = 6 - (-2) = 8
Substitute the values into the formula:
slope = -8 / 8
slope = -1
Therefore, the slope of the relationship is -1.