In Figure 1.9 the slope of the line is
A) Greater at point K than point L.
B) Equal to zero at all points.
C) The same at points J and K.
D) Greater at point M than point L.

Question

In Figure 1.9 the slope of the line is
A) Greater at point K than point L. 
B) Equal to zero at all points. 
C) The same at points J and K. 
D) Greater at point M than point L.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope of a line is determined by the steepness of the line, which in turn is determined by how much the y-coordinate changes for a given change in the x-coordinate. Looking at the graph, it is clear that the line is steeper at point M than at point L, as the change in y is greater for the same change in x. Therefore, choice D, which states that the slope is greater at point M than at point L, is the best choice.