SOLUTION: I know the slope of the given points (4,1), (-6,3) is -1/5. When graphed does this line rise or fall?

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Question 47868: I know the slope of the given points (4,1), (-6,3) is -1/5. When graphed does this line rise or fall?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A slope of -1/5 means
"as x increases by one y decreases by 1/5".
so the line falls.
Cheers,
Stan H.