To solve the problem, we need to find the gradient of the line shown in the graph. The gradient (or slope) is calculated by the formula:

$\text{Gradient} = \frac{\text{Change in } y}{\text{Change in } x} = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x}$

In this case:

• The $y$-axis represents the "Distance (meters)".
• The $x$-axis represents the "Time (seconds)".

Looking at the graph:

• The line starts at the point (0, 12) and ends at the point (5, 0).

Now, we calculate the gradient:

$\text{Gradient} = \frac{0 - 12}{5 - 0} = \frac{-12}{5} = -2.4$

So, the gradient of the line is -2.4.

Do you want more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

1. What does a negative gradient indicate about the motion of the object?
2. How would the graph change if the object were moving faster?
3. How can you find the y-intercept of a line from its equation?
4. What does the area under the line represent in this context?
5. How would the gradient change if the object started further away?

Tip: The steeper the line, the larger the magnitude of the gradient, indicating a faster change in the variable represented on the y-axis.