Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate vertical change

$2 - 5 = -3$

Step2: Calculate horizontal change

$4 - 10 = -6$

Step3: Simplify the slope fraction

$\frac{-3}{-6} = \frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

First blank: $-3$; Final slope: $\frac{1}{2}$