SOLUTION: Slope is -5/2 Does the graph rise or fall? How many units?

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Question 1037524: Slope is -5/2
Does the graph rise or fall? How many units?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slope is negative. That tells you _________________.

Ratio of vertical change in units, to horizontal change, in units is 5 to 2, but NEGATIVE!


Does this rise or fall as you move toward the right?
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