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How does the slope equal - 1/2 I don't understand please help​

How does the slope equal - 1/2 I don't understand please help​-example-1
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Explanation:

When finding the slope using a graph, you can find it with a method called rise/run. This essentially means a change of y/a change of x

We find this by plugging in the given y points over the given x points


(2-0)/(-5-(-1))


(2)/(-4) =-1/2

Therefore, the slope is -1/2.