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In Problems 1-4, find the following for each pair of points:
a. The distance between the points.
b. The midpoint of the line segment connecting the points.
c. The slope of the line containing the points.
d. Then interpret the slope found in part (c).
4.
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To find:
1. The distance between the points .
2. The midpoint of the line segment joining the points.
3. The slope of the line containing the points.
4. The interpretation of the slope.
Answer to Problem 4AYU
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The points
Formula used:
Distance formula:
Midpoint
Calculation:
1. Let and .
Distance
2. Midpoint of the line segment joining the points and :
Midpoint
3. Slope of the line containing the points and is:
4. The means for every horizontal movement of 5 units to the right, there will be vertical movement of 0 unit. This means the line containing the points and is parallel to the .
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