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 3 - Introduction to Graphing - 3.5 Slope - 3.5 Exercise Set - Page 199: 34

Answer

slope = $0$

Work Step by Step

RECALL: slope = $\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$ where $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ are the coordinates of the two points on the line. Use the points on the line $(0, -2)$ and $(1, -2)$ to obtain: slope = $\dfrac{-2-(-2)}{1-0}=\dfrac{0}{1}=0$
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