Question

write an expression you could use to find the horizontal distance, or the change in the x-values. the expression for the change in the y-values shows point bs coordinate minus point as coordinate. so, the expression for the change in x-values needs to also show point bs coordinate minus point as coordinate.

graph with points a(3,2), b(7,5), and line to p. slope formula: slope = (vertical distance)/(horizontal distance) = (change in y-values)/(change in x-values) = (5 - 2)/(□ - □)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify x-coordinates

Point A: \( x_A = 3 \), Point B: \( x_B = 7 \)

Step2: Form change in x-values

Change in x-values = \( x_B - x_A = 7 - 3 \)

Answer:

\( 7 - 3 \)