Question

this expression shows point bs coordinates minus point as coordinates in both the numerator and denominator. use the expression to find the slope of line t. now, subtract in the denominator to calculate the change in the x - values, or the horizontal distance. slope = \\(\frac{\text{vertical distance}}{\text{horizontal distance}}\\) = \\(\frac{5 - 2}{10 - 4}\\) = \\(\frac{3}{\square}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate denominator (x-change)

$10 - 4 = 6$

Step2: Simplify the slope fraction

$\frac{5-2}{10-4} = \frac{3}{6} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$ (the denominator of the final fraction is 6, and the simplified slope is $\frac{1}{2}$)