Question

which of the following is closest to the slope of the line? choose the correct answer below. a. -1 b. 6 c. 1 d. 16 e. -6 f. 21

Explanation:

Step1: Select two points on the line

Let's take two clear - cut points. From the graph, we can take the points (-4, 0) and (0, 4).

Step2: Use the slope formula

The slope formula is $m=\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$. Here, $(x_1,y_1)=(-4,0)$ and $(x_2,y_2)=(0,4)$. Then $m=\frac{4 - 0}{0-(-4)}=\frac{4}{4}=1$.

Answer:

C. 1