Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter R - Elementary Algebra Review - R.3 Introduction to Graphing - R.3 Exercise Set - Page 954: 38

Answer

$m=0$

Work Step by Step

Linear equations of the form $y=b$ is a horizontal line passing through $(0,b).$ Hence, the graph of $ y=-1 $ is a horizontal line passing through $ (0,-1) .$ The slope, $m,$ of horizontal lines is $ m=0 .$
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