On a Coordinate Graph with Y on the Vertical Axis

question 139

Multiple Choice

On a coordinate graph with y on the vertical axis and x on the horizontal axis,suppose point A represents co-ordinates (x = 2,y = 16) and point B represents coordinates (x = 10,y = 4) .What is the slope of the straight line joining points A and B?

• A)0.75
• B)-0.75
• C)1.5
• D)-1.5
• E)-0.43

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