Find the slope of the graph of the following function at the point $( 1 , - 3 )$.
$$- x ^ { 2 } - 2$$
A) 4
B) $- 2$
C) 6
D) $- 3$
E) $- 4$

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The slope of the graph of a function at a point is equal to the derivative of the function at that point. The derivative of the given function is $- 2x$. So, the slope of the graph of the function at the point $( 1 , - 3 )$ is $- 2(1) = -2$.

Find the Slope of the Graph of the Following Function (1,−3)( 1 , - 3 )(1,−3)

Find the Slope of the Graph of the Following Function $( 1 , - 3 )$