To determine the slope of the line shown in the graph, we need to calculate the "rise" (vertical change) and "run" (horizontal change) between two points on the line.

Step 1: Identify Two Points

Looking at the line, we can identify two points:

• First Point: $(-8, 10)$
• Second Point: $(8, -6)$

Step 2: Calculate the Rise and Run

• Rise (Vertical Change): From 10 to -6, which is $-6 - 10 = -16$.
• Run (Horizontal Change): From -8 to 8, which is $8 - (-8) = 16$.

Step 3: Calculate the Slope

The slope $m$ of the line is given by: $m = \frac{\text{Rise}}{\text{Run}} = \frac{-16}{16} = -1$

Conclusion

The slope of the line in its simplest form is $\boxed{-1}$.

Do you want further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions you might explore:

1. How do you find the slope of a line from a graph?
2. What does a negative slope indicate about the direction of a line?
3. How can you find the equation of a line using the slope and a point?
4. How would the slope change if the line was steeper?
5. What are some real-world applications of understanding slope?

Tip: The slope is a measure of how steep a line is; a negative slope means the line goes down as it moves from left to right!