Answer:

Explanation:
The slope of a line tells us the steepness and direction of the line. It is "rise over run" or the change in y over the change in x.
The formula for calculating slope is:

Where (x₁, y₁) and (x₂, y₂) are the points the line passes through. We are given the points (-2, -1) and (2, -3). If we match the value and its corresponding variable we see that:
- x₁= -2
- y₁ = -1
- x₂ = 2
- y₂ = -3
Substitute the values into the formula.

Solve the numerator and denominator. Remember that 2 back to back negative/subtraction signs become a positive/addition sign.


Simplify the fraction. Both the numerator and denominator can be divided by 2.


The slope of the line is -1/2 or -0.5