Question

to find the change in vertical distance, we can find the change in the y-values of point a and point b. point bs y-value is 5. record point as y-value to write an expression that represents this vertical change.
slope = \\(\frac{\text{vertical distance}}{\text{horizontal distance}}\\) = \\(\frac{\text{change in } y\text{-values}}{\text{change in } x\text{-values}}\\)
= \\(\frac{5 - \square}{? - ?}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify Point A's y-value

From the graph, point A is $(3, 2)$, so its y-value is 2.

Step2: Write vertical change expression

Vertical change = B's y-value - A's y-value
$5 - 2$

Answer:

The expression for vertical change is $\boldsymbol{5 - 2}$