Question

Find the slope of the line through the given points 5. (1, -2), (7, -2 )

Answer 1

Apply the slope formula (m):

`m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)`

Where:

(x1,y1) = (1,-2)

(x2,y2) = (7,-2)

Replacing:

`m=(-2-(-2))/(7-1)=(-2+2)/(7-1)=(0)/(6)=0`

Slope = 0