Because you gave two points that I'm guessing are from the graph I think that's the answer. Because when you use the slope formula y2-y1 over x2 - x1 you get -5/-2 or you either get 2.5 meaning that is the slope specifically saying the rate of change. You get 2.5 when you divide -5/-2 incase you need a decimal or want to simplfy it.
