Find the slope and​ y-intercept of the graph of the equation

y = -9x - 7

Part 1: What is the slope?

(1 point)
Responses

m = -2
m = -2

m = 9
m = 9

m = -16
m = -16

m = 16
m = 16

m = 7
m = 7

m = -7
m = -7

m = 2
m = 2

m = -9

The correct answer is m = -9.