Question

the graph shows the weight of a bag of rice, y, as a function of the number of cups of rice used, x. is the rate of change positive or negative? the line slants upward from left to right. that means the rate of change is? positive negative

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze line slope direction

As the number of cups of rice used ($x$) increases, the weight of the bag of rice ($y$) decreases.

Step2: Determine rate - of - change sign

A line that decreases from left to right has a negative rate of change.

Answer:

negative