Question

1. find the rate of change from the two points. (5, -2) and (7, -2)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall slope formula

The rate of change between two points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ is given by the slope formula $m=\frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$.

Step2: Identify the points

Let $(x_1,y_1)=(5,-2)$ and $(x_2,y_2)=(7,-2)$.

Step3: Substitute values

Substitute into the formula: $m=\frac{-2-(-2)}{7 - 5}=\frac{-2 + 2}{2}$.

Step4: Simplify

$\frac{-2 + 2}{2}=\frac{0}{2}=0$.

Answer:

$0$