Patrick compared the slope of the function g(x) = -2x - 8 to the slope of the linear function shown in the table below. Let m = the slope of g(x) and n = the slope of h(x).

Which statement is true? Choose all that apply.

A. m < n

B. m > n

C. m = n

D. both slopes have the same sign.

E. both slopes have different signs.