Use the figure below to answer the following questions.

Figure 1A.3.10
-Refer to Figure 1A.3.10. The figure shows a relationship between two variables, x and y. The slope at point B is
A)2.
B)-2.
C)0.25.
D)-0.25.
E)0.5.

Question

Use the figure below to answer the following questions.
  
Figure 1A.3.10
-Refer to Figure 1A.3.10. The figure shows a relationship between two variables, x and y. The slope at point B is
A)2. 
B)-2. 
C)0.25. 
D)-0.25. 
E)0.5.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope at point B can be found by drawing a tangent line to the curve at point B and calculating its slope. The slope is negative and approximately -0.25. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Use the Figure Below to Answer the Following Questions