Question

time inside (hours)
what does the slope of the line tell you about the situation?
the snowmans height decreased 5 inches every 2 hours.
the snowmans height decreased 2 inches every 5 hours.
the snowman was 8 inches tall 4 hours after janet brought it inside.
the snowman was 18 inches tall when janet brought it inside.

Explanation:

The slope of a line in this context represents the rate of change of the snowman's height over time. A downward-sloping line means height is decreasing, and the slope's value is the rate of decrease. We need to identify which option describes this rate correctly. The first option states a rate of height decrease over time, which matches what slope represents (change in y/change in x, here height over time). The other options either describe a specific height at a time (y-intercept or a point on the line) or an incorrect rate.

Answer:

The snowman's height decreased 5 inches every 2 hours.