Question

slope = (change in y)/(change in x) = (1 - 2)/(4 - 2) = (-1)/2 = dropdown for final answer

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate numerator

The numerator is \(1 - 2\), which equals \(-1\).

Step2: Calculate denominator

The denominator is \(4 - 2\), which equals \(2\).

Step3: Divide numerator by denominator

Now, divide \(-1\) by \(2\), so \(\frac{-1}{2} = -0.5\) or \(-\frac{1}{2}\).

Answer:

\(-\frac{1}{2}\) (or \(-0.5\))