<Question>
Point $A$ lies somewhere within or on the square which has opposite corners at $(0,0)$ and $(2,2)$. Point $B$ lies somewhere within or on the square which has opposite corners at points $(4,2)$ and $(5,3)$. What is the greatest possible value of the slope of the line containing points $A$ and $B$? Express your answer as a common fraction.
</Question>

<think>
<Plan_1>
Okay, so I need to find the greatest possible value of the slope of the line containing points A and B, where A is somewhere within or on the square with opposite corners at (0,0) and (2,2), and B is somewhere within or on the square with opposite corners at (4,2) and (5,3). Hmm, let me start by visualizing the problem.

First, let's sketch the two squares mentally. The first square, which contains point A, has corners at (0,0) and (2,2).

<prompt_1.1> Sketch and describe the positions of the two squares containing points A and B. </prompt_1.1>

The slope of a line between two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1). To maximize the slope, we need to maximize the difference in y-coordinates (rise) and minimize the difference in x-coordinates (run). So, the steeper the line, the greater the slope. Since we want the maximum slope, we should look for the maximum possible rise over the minimum possible run between points A and B.
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To get the maximum slope, we need to maximize (yB - yA)/(xB - xA). Therefore, to maximize this fraction, we need the maximum numerator and the minimum denominator. So, let's analyze the possible ranges for yB, yA, xB, and xA.

First, let's determine the possible values for yB and yA.

<prompt_1.2> Determine the possible values for yB and yA, and express them as intervals. </prompt_1.2>
</Plan_1>

<Execution_1>
<execution_1.1>
That's a square rotated 45 degrees relative to the axes, right? Wait, actually, no. Wait, the opposite corners are (0,0) and (2,2). So, actually, the square is axis-aligned. Wait, because if the opposite corners are (0,0) and (2,2), then the sides are parallel to the axes. So, the square would have corners at (0,0), (2,0), (2,2), and (0,2). Wait, but the problem says "within or on the square which has opposite corners at (0,0) and (2,2)". So, maybe it's a square rotated so that its sides are not parallel to the axes? Hmm, actually, no. Wait, if the opposite corners are (0,0) and (2,2), then the square is actually a diamond shape (rotated 45 degrees) with its vertices at those points. Wait, but that can't be, because the distance between (0,0) and (2,2) is 2√2, which would be the diagonal of the square. So, if the diagonal is 2√2, then the side length would be 2, since for a square, diagonal d = s√2, so s = d/√2. So, here, s = 2√2 / √2 = 2. Therefore, the square has side length 2. But then, if it's rotated 45 degrees, the coordinates would be different. Wait, but the problem says "opposite corners" at (0,0) and (2,2). So, perhaps the square is axis-aligned, with corners at (0,0), (2,0), (2,2), and (0,2). Because in that case, the opposite corners would be (0,0) and (2,2). Wait, but in that case, the square is from (0,0) to (2,2), right? So, that's a square of side length 2, aligned with the axes. So, points A can be anywhere within or on that square.
</execution_1.1>

<execution_1.2>
Point A is within the square with corners at (0,0) and (2,2). So, the coordinates of A are (xA, yA) where xA ranges from 0 to 2 and yA ranges from 0 to 2. Similarly, point B is within the square with corners at (4,2) and (5,3). Therefore, the coordinates of B are (xB, yB) where xB ranges from 4 to 5 and yB ranges from 2 to 3.
</execution_1.2>
</Execution_1>

<Plan_2>
Based on execution_1.1:
Similarly, the second square has opposite corners at (4,2) and (5,3). Let me plot those.

<prompt_2.1> Sketch and describe the positions of the two squares containing points A and B, and identify their relative positions. </prompt_2.1>
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Based on execution_1.2:
So, the slope m = (yB - yA)/(xB - xA). To maximize m, we need to maximize yB - yA and minimize xB - xA. Since xB ranges from 4 to 5, and xA from 0 to 2, the minimum xB - xA would be when xB is minimum and xA is maximum.

<prompt_2.2> Calculate the minimum value of xB - xA. </prompt_2.2>

Now, the numerator yB - yA. To maximize this, we need maximum yB and minimum yA. yB ranges from 2 to 3, and yA from 0 to 2.

<prompt_2.3> Calculate the maximum value of yB - yA. </prompt_2.3>
</Plan_2>

<Execution_2>
<execution_2.1>
The square here would have sides parallel to the axes as well. The opposite corners are (4,2) and (5,3). Wait, the distance between (4,2) and (5,3) is √[(5-4)^2 + (3-2)^2] = √(1 + 1) = √2. So, the diagonal is √2, which would mean the side length is 1, since for a square, diagonal d = s√2. So, s = √2 / √2 = 1. Therefore, the square is from (4,2) to (5,3), but wait, that's a diagonal. So, actually, the square is rotated 45 degrees relative to the axes. Wait, no, if the opposite corners are (4,2) and (5,3), then the square is actually a diamond shape. Let me confirm: the square with opposite corners at (4,2) and (5,3) would have its sides at 45 degrees to the axes. The center of the square would be at the midpoint of (4,2) and (5,3), which is ((4+5)/2, (2+3)/2) = (4.5, 2.5). The distance between the two corners is √[(5-4)^2 + (3-2)^2] = √2, so the diagonal is √2, hence the side length is 1 as we saw earlier. Therefore, the other two corners of the square would be at (4.5 - 0.5, 2.5 + 0.5) = (4, 3) and (4.5 + 0.5, 2.5 - 0.5) = (5, 2). Wait, but that can't be right because the original corners are (4,2) and (5,3). Wait, maybe I need to recast this.

Alternatively, perhaps the square is axis-aligned. If the opposite corners are (4,2) and (5,3), then the square is not axis-aligned. Because in an axis-aligned square, the opposite corners would differ in both x and y coordinates by the same amount. For example, from (4,2) to (5,3), the x increases by 1 and y increases by 1, which would suggest a square rotated 45 degrees with side length √2. But perhaps the problem is considering the square to be axis-aligned. Wait, the problem says "within or on the square which has opposite corners at (4,2) and (5,3)". If it's axis-aligned, then the square would have sides parallel to the x and y axes. So, the square would have corners at (4,2), (5,2), (5,3), and (4,3). Wait, but that's a square of side length 1, right? From x=4 to x=5 (so width 1) and y=2 to y=3 (so height 1). So, that's a unit square. But the opposite corners would be (4,2) and (5,3), which are diagonally opposite. So yes, that's correct. So, the square is axis-aligned, with corners at (4,2), (5,2), (5,3), and (4,3). Therefore, any point B within or on this square would have x-coordinate between 4 and 5, and y-coordinate between 2 and 3.
</execution_2.1>

<execution_2.2>
Because xB can't be less than 4, and xA can't be more than 2. So, 4 - 2 = 2. Therefore, the minimum possible run is 2. So, the denominator can't be less than 2. Wait, but xB - xA: if xB is 4 and xA is 0, then xB - xA is 4. If xB is 5 and xA is 2, then 5 - 2 = 3. So, actually, the minimum possible value of xB - xA is 4 - 2 = 2. So, when xB is 4 and xA is 2, then xB - xA = 2. So, that's the minimum possible denominator.
</execution_2.2>

<execution_2.3>
So, maximum yB is 3 and minimum yA is 0, giving a difference of 3 - 0 = 3. But we need to check if these points are attainable. However, we need to ensure that the points A and B that achieve these maximum differences are actually within their respective squares. Wait, but since the squares are axis-aligned, any point within the squares can be selected. So, for example, to get maximum yB - yA, we can take the point B with the maximum y-coordinate (3) and point A with the minimum y-coordinate (0). Similarly, to get the minimum xB - xA, we take the minimum xB (4) and maximum xA (2).
</execution_2.3>
</Execution_2>

<Plan_3>
Based on execution_2.2, execution_2.3:
Therefore, plugging into the slope formula: m = (3 - 0)/(4 - 2) = 3/2.

<prompt_3.1> Calculate the maximum slope using the determined minimum run and maximum rise. </prompt_3.1>
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But hold on, let me verify this. Let's take point A at (2,0) and point B at (4,3).

<prompt_3.2> Verify the calculated maximum slope by checking if points A and B are within their respective squares. </prompt_3.2>
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But let me check if this is correct. Let me consider points A(2,0) and B(4,3).

<prompt_3.3> Verify the maximum slope with specific points A and B. </prompt_3.3>
</Plan_3>

<Execution_3>
<execution_3.1>
Wait, but that seems too straightforward. However, maybe there's a catch here. Wait, but let's check if this is possible. If point A is at (2,0), which is within the first square (from (0,0) to (2,2)), and point B is at (4,3), which is within the second square (from (4,2) to (5,3)), then the line connecting these two points would have a slope of 3/(4-2) = 3/2 = 1.5. But is this the maximum possible slope?

Wait, but maybe there's a point B with a higher y-coordinate or a lower x-coordinate. Wait, but in the second square, the maximum y-coordinate is 3, and the minimum x-coordinate is 4. The first square has maximum y-coordinate 2. So, the maximum difference in y is 3 - 0 = 3, and the minimum difference in x is 4 - 2 = 2. So, 3/2 is indeed 1.5. But let's see if there are other points that might give a higher slope.
</execution_3.1>

<execution_3.2>
Then, the slope would be (3 - 0)/(4 - 2) = 3/2. But is that the maximum possible? Wait, but maybe there's a way to get a larger slope by choosing different points. Let me think. Suppose we take point A not at (2,0) but somewhere else, and point B not at (4,3) but somewhere else. Could that give a higher slope?

Alternatively, maybe if we take a different combination of points. For example, if point A is lower and point B is higher, but given the squares' positions, maybe not. Let's see. The first square is from (0,0) to (2,2), so the lowest y-coordinate for A is 0, and the highest is 2. The second square is from (4,2) to (5,3), so the lowest y-coordinate for B is 2, and the highest is 3. So, the maximum difference in y is 3 - 0 = 3. The minimum difference in x is 4 - 2 = 2. Therefore, 3/2 is indeed the maximum slope.
</execution_3.2>

<execution_3.3>
Then the slope is (3 - 0)/(4 - 2) = 3/2. Now, is there a possibility of getting a higher slope? Let's see. Suppose we take point B higher up, but since B is constrained to y ≤ 3, that's the maximum. For point A, the lowest y is 0. So, 3 - 0 = 3. The x difference is 4 - 2 = 2. So, 3/2. Is there a way to have a larger rise over a smaller run? Let's see.

Alternatively, suppose point A is not at (2,0), but somewhere else. For example, if point A is at (2,0), then moving point B to (4,3) gives the maximum. If point A is somewhere else, say (1,0), then the xA is 1, so xB - xA would be 4 - 1 = 3, and yB - yA would be 3 - 0 = 3, so slope is 3/3 = 1, which is less than 3/2. Similarly, if point A is (0,0), then xB - xA is 4 - 0 = 4, and yB - yA is 3 - 0 = 3, so slope is 3/4, which is even less. So, indeed, the maximum occurs when xA is maximized (2) and xB is minimized (4), and yB is maximized (3) and yA is minimized (0).
</execution_3.3>
</Execution_3>

<Plan_4>
Based on execution_3.2:
Alternatively, perhaps if we take a different point in the first square. For example, if point A is at (2,2), the top right corner of the first square, and point B is at (4,3), then the slope would be (3 - 2)/(4 - 2) = 1/2, which is less than 3/2.

<prompt_4.1> Consider different points in the squares to confirm the maximum slope. </prompt_4.1>

But let's verify this. Let's check the coordinates again.

<prompt_4.2> Verify the maximum slope by checking the coordinates of points A and B. </prompt_4.2>

But wait, let me check if point A can indeed be at (2,0). Since the first square has corners at (0,0) and (2,2), (2,0) is on the edge of the square.

<prompt_4.3> Confirm if points A and B are on the edge of their respective squares. </prompt_4.3>

But is there a possibility that by choosing a different point in the first square, not at the corner, we can get a higher slope?

<prompt_4.4> Consider non-corner points in the squares to confirm the maximum slope. </prompt_4.4>

Alternatively, perhaps if we take a point A inside the first square and a point B inside the second square such that the line connecting them has a greater slope. Let's see.

<prompt_4.5> Explore the possibility of a greater slope by considering internal points in the squares. </prompt_4.5>

But let me confirm this with another approach. Let's consider the two squares.

<prompt_4.6> Confirm the maximum slope using another approach by considering the two squares. </prompt_4.6>

But let me check another possibility. Suppose point A is somewhere else in the first square. For example, suppose point A is at (2, yA), where yA can vary from 0 to 2.

<prompt_4.7> Verify the maximum slope by considering different positions of point A. </prompt_4.7>

But just to ensure there's no mistake, let's consider if the squares are positioned differently.

<prompt_4.8> Ensure there is no mistake in the square positions and confirm the maximum slope. </prompt_4.8>

Wait, but let me check if point A can indeed be at (2,0). The problem states "within or on the square", so yes, (2,0) is a corner of the first square, so it's allowed.

<prompt_4.9> Confirm the maximum slope by checking the final conditions and calculations. </prompt_4.9>
</Plan_4>

<Execution_4>
<execution_4.1>
So, that's worse. If we take point A at (2,0) and point B at (4,3), that gives the maximum difference in y (3 - 0 = 3) and the minimum difference in x (4 - 2 = 2). So that gives 3/2. Is there a way to get a higher slope?

Wait, but perhaps if point A is not at (2,0) but somewhere else, and point B is not at (4,3), but such that the line connecting them has a higher slope. Let's see. For example, suppose point A is somewhere in the first square with a lower y-coordinate, but point B is higher. But since point B's maximum y is 3, and point A's minimum y is 0, that's the maximum possible difference. Similarly, the x-coordinate of point B can't be lower than 4, and point A's x can't be higher than 2. So, the minimum x difference is 2.
</execution_4.1>

<execution_4.2>
The first square is from (0,0) to (2,2), so (2,2) is a corner. The second square is from (4,2) to (5,3), so (4,2) is a corner. So, if A is at (2,2) and B is at (4,3), then the slope is (3 - 2)/(4 - 2) = 1/2. But if A is at (2,0) and B is at (4,3), then the slope is (3 - 0)/(4 - 2) = 3/2, which is steeper. So, that's better. So, clearly, using the lowest yA and highest yB gives a higher rise. So, that's better.
</execution_4.2>

<execution_4.3>
Yes, (2,0) is on the edge. Similarly, (4,3) is on the edge of the second square. So, those points are valid.

But let me check if there's a way to get a higher slope by choosing a different combination. For example, if point A is at (2,0) and point B is at (4,3), the slope is (3 - 0)/(4 - 2) = 3/2. If point A is at (0,0) and point B is at (4,3), the slope would be (3 - 0)/(4 - 0) = 3/4. If point A is at (2,2) and point B is at (4,3), slope is (3 - 2)/(4 - 2) = 1/2. If point A is at (2,0) and point B is at (5,3), the slope is (3 - 0)/(5 - 2) = 3/3 = 1. So, all these test points confirm that the maximum slope occurs when point A is at (2,0) and point B is at (4,3).
</execution_4.3>

<execution_4.4>
Wait, no, because the first square is from (0,0) to (2,2), so (2,0) is a vertex, so it's allowed. Similarly, (4,3) is a vertex of the second square, so it's allowed.

Alternatively, suppose point A is somewhere else. Let's suppose point A is (1,0), then xA is 1, xB is 4, so xB - xA is 3, and yB - yA is 3 - 0 = 3, so slope is 1. If point A is (2,1), then xA is 2, xB is 4, so xB - xA is 2, and yB - yA is 3 - 1 = 2, so slope is 1. So, indeed, the maximum slope occurs when xA is as large as possible (2) and yA as small as possible (0), and xB as small as possible (4) and yB as large as possible (3).
</execution_4.4>

<execution_4.5>
Suppose point A is at (2, 0.5) and point B is at (4, 2.5). Then the slope would be (2.5 - 0.5)/(4 - 2) = 2/2 = 1, which is less than 3/2. If point A is at (1, 0) and point B at (4, 3), the slope is (3 - 0)/(4 - 1) = 3/3 = 1. If point A is at (2, 0) and point B at (4, 3), slope is 3/2. If point A is at (2, 0) and point B is at (5,3), the xB - xA would be 5 - 2 = 3, so slope would be 3/3 = 1. So, indeed, the maximum occurs when xB is as small as possible (4) and xA as large as possible (2), and yB as large as possible (3) and yA as small as possible (0).
</execution_4.5>

<execution_4.6>
The first square is axis-aligned from (0,0) to (2,2). The second square is axis-aligned from (4,2) to (5,3). So, the first square is below the second square. The first square is to the left of the second square. So, to get the maximum slope, we need to go from the lower left of the first square (0,0) up to the upper right of the second square (5,3). But the line connecting (0,0) to (5,3) would have a slope of 3/5, which is 0.6, which is less than 3/2. However, we can't connect (0,0) directly to (5,3) because point A must be in the first square and point B in the second square. But if we take point A at (2,0) and point B at (4,3), that's within the squares, and the slope is 3/(4-2) = 3/2. Alternatively, if we take point A at (2,0) and point B at (5,3), which is the upper right corner of the second square, then the slope would be (3 - 0)/(5 - 2) = 3/3 = 1, which is less than 3/2. Therefore, the maximum slope occurs when xB is minimized (4) and xA is maximized (2), and yB is maximized (3) and yA is minimized (0).
</execution_4.6>

<execution_4.7>
Then, point B is at (4,3). The slope would be (3 - yA)/(4 - 2) = (3 - yA)/2. To maximize this, we need to minimize yA. The minimum yA is 0, so this gives (3 - 0)/2 = 3/2. So, same as before.

Alternatively, suppose point A is not on the x-axis but somewhere else. Let's say point A is (2,1). Then, slope would be (3 - 1)/2 = 1, which is less. So, indeed, the maximum occurs when yA is minimized.
</execution_4.7>

<execution_4.8>
Wait, the first square is axis-aligned from (0,0) to (2,2). The second square is axis-aligned from (4,2) to (5,3). So, the first square is on the left, the second square is to the right and slightly above. The vertical distance between the two squares is 0, since the first square goes up to y=2 and the second starts at y=2. So, they share a common edge at y=2. But the second square is shifted to the right (x from 4 to 5) and up (y from 2 to 3). So, the vertical overlap is at y=2. So, the first square's top edge is at y=2, and the second square's bottom edge is at y=2. So, they touch at y=2. Therefore, the vertical distance between the two squares is zero. But their horizontal distance is from x=2 to x=4, so 2 units apart. Therefore, the minimal horizontal separation is 2 units, and the vertical overlap is zero. Therefore, to connect a point from the first square to the second square, the vertical change would be from yA (0 to 2) to yB (2 to 3). So, the maximum vertical change would be from yA=0 to yB=3, which is a difference of 3. The horizontal change is from xA=2 to xB=4, which is 2. So, 3/2 is indeed the maximum slope.

Therefore, the answer should be 3/2, which is 1.5, but as a common fraction, it's 3/2.
</execution_4.8>

<execution_4.9>
Similarly, point B at (4,3) is a corner of the second square, so that's allowed.

Alternatively, let's consider if there's a point in the first square with a lower y than 0 or a higher y than 2. But the first square is from y=0 to y=2, so no. Similarly, the second square's y ranges from 2 to 3, so the maximum y is 3.

Therefore, the maximum possible difference in y is 3 - 0 = 3, and the minimum difference in x is 4 - 2 = 2. Thus, the maximum slope is 3/2.

Wait, but the problem says "Express your answer as a common fraction". 3/2 is already a common fraction, so the answer would be 3/2. But wait, let me check again if there's a possibility of a higher slope. For example, suppose point A is at (2,0) and point B is at (4,3), giving a slope of 3/2. But what if point A is somewhere else?

Wait, suppose point A is at (2,0) and point B is at (4,3), slope is 3/2. If point A is at (2,0) and point B is at (5,3), which is the other corner of the second square, then the slope would be (3 - 0)/(5 - 2) = 3/3 = 1, which is less. So, that's worse. Similarly, if point B is at (4,2), which is the lower left corner of the second square, then the slope would be (2 - 0)/(4 - 2) = 2/2 = 1. Still less than 3/2.

Alternatively, if point A is at (0,0) and point B is at (4,3), then the slope is (3 - 0)/(4 - 0) = 3/4, which is less. So, indeed, the maximum occurs when xA is maximum (2) and xB is minimum (4), and yB is maximum (3) and yA is minimum (0). Therefore, the maximum slope is 3/2.

But wait, the problem says "the greatest possible value of the slope of the line containing points A and B". So, the line containing A and B would have that slope. Therefore, 3/2 is the answer.
</execution_4.9>
</Execution_4>

<Plan_5>
Based on execution_4.9:
But let me confirm once again.

<prompt_5.1> Confirm the maximum slope by final verification and state the final answer. </prompt_5.1>
</Plan_5>

<Execution_5>
<execution_5.1>
The first square's maximum y is 2, and the second square's minimum y is 2. So, the vertical distance between the two squares is zero. But the line connecting (2,0) to (4,3) passes through the vertical distance of 3 units and horizontal distance of 2 units. Therefore, the slope is 3/2. That seems correct.

Wait, but is there a way to get a steeper slope? For example, if the line from A to B is steeper. But to have a steeper slope, we need a greater rise over the same run or a smaller run. But the minimal run is 2 (from x=2 to x=4). The maximum rise is 3 (from y=0 to y=3). Therefore, 3/2 is the maximum possible. Therefore, the answer should be 3/2.

But wait, let me check if there's a mistake in considering the positions of the squares. Wait, the first square is from (0,0) to (2,2), so it's a square with corners at (0,0), (2,0), (2,2), (0,2). The second square is from (4,2) to (5,3), so it's a square with corners at (4,2), (5,2), (5,3), (4,3). So, the first square is on the left, the second on the right. The vertical distance between them is zero, they share the y=2 line. So, to go from the first square to the second, you have to move from x=2 to x=4 (a run of 2), and from y=0 to y=3 (a rise of 3). Therefore, the maximum slope is 3/2. Therefore, the answer is 3/2.
</execution_5.1>
</Execution_5>

<Plan_6>
Based on execution_5.1:
But let me check if there's a different interpretation of the squares. For example, maybe the squares are rotated or something. But the problem says "within or on the square", so unless specified otherwise, squares are axis-aligned. So, the first square is from (0,0) to (2,2), axis-aligned, and the second from (4,2) to (5,3), also axis-aligned. Therefore, the previous analysis holds.

Therefore, after thorough consideration, the greatest possible slope is 3/2.

**Final Answer**
The greatest possible value of the slope of the line containing points $A$ and $B$ is $\boxed{\frac{3}{2}}$.
</Plan_6>

<Execution_6>
No prompt to execute.
</Execution_6>

<Final_answer>
Therefore, the greatest possible value of the slope of the line containing points $A$ and $B$ is $\boxed{\frac{3}{2}}$.
</Final_answer>
</think>