Answer to Question #333609 in Algebra for Trevor

Question

Select the most correct meaning of the following equation in words (𝑦1 − 𝑦2)/( 𝑥1 − 𝑥2)

[1] change in 𝑦 over change in 𝑥

[2] change in 𝑥 over change in 𝑦.

[3] change in 𝑥 over change in 𝑥 and change in 𝑦 over change in 𝑦.

[4] change in the y-value over change in the x -value.

Answer 1

[4] change in the y-value over change in the x -value.