a.
The distance between the points
a.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The distance between the points
Explanation of Solution
The given points are
Obtain the distance between the points
Substitute
Thus, the distance between the points
b.
The midpoint of the line segment connecting the points
b.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The midpoint of the line segment connecting the points
Explanation of Solution
The given points are
Obtain the midpoint of the line segment connecting the points
Substitute
Thus, the midpoint of the line segment connecting the points
c.
The slope of the line containing the points
c.
Answer to Problem 1RE
The slope of the line containing the points
Explanation of Solution
The given points are
Obtain the slope of the line containing the points
Substitute
Thus, the slope of the line containing the points
d.
To interpret: The slope found in part (c).
d.
Explanation of Solution
From part (c), the slope of the line containing the points
For every 2 units changes in x, y will change by 1 unit.
That is, if x increases by 2 units, then y will decreases by 1 unit.
Thus, the average rate of change of y with respect to x is
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