Using Velocity Time Graph to find acceleration?

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Homework Statement


How can one use a velocity Time Graph to determine the acceleration of an object?
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Homework Equations


Acceleration: Aav = DeltaV/Delta t


The Attempt at a Solution



Maybe by finding the slope of the veloctiy time graph not sure can someone clarify?
 
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