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 the ratio of the change in the y-coordinate to the change in the x-coordinate. In Figure 1.9, the slope is steeper at point M compared to point L because there is a greater change in the y-coordinate over a short distance. Therefore, the correct answer is D, greater at point M than point L.