Slope of a Line Answers

Aaron tracks the time it takes him to mow lawns by writing coordinate points relating x, the time in hours it takes to mow a lawn, and y, the area of land mowed in acres. Two of his points are (3, 1.5) and (5, 2.5). Which statement describes the slope of the line through these two points?

The graph represents the balance on Harrison’s car loan in the months since purchasing the car.

The graph of a linear function is shown.

What phrases can be used to describe the line representing the relationship between the number of balloons remaining and the number of hats created? Select three options.

The graph of a linear function is shown.

Debi walks laps around the mall for exercise during the winter months. The table represents the number of steps recorded on her pedometer as she walks laps around the mall one day.

Line GH contains points G(–2, 6) and H(5, –3). What is the slope of ?

The table represents a linear function.

At work, Brett must check and record the internal temperature of the freezer on an hourly basis. When working properly, the temperature should remain constant over time. What word describes the slope of a line showing the temperature of the freezer as a function of time in hours when the freezer is working properly?

Which relationship has a zero slope?