Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-5,8) and (-11,8)?

Write your answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

`\displaystyle m=0`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Slope Formula:
  `\displaystyle m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (-5, 8)

Point (-11, 8)

Step 2: Find slope m

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope m

1. Substitute in points [SF]:
   `\displaystyle m=(8-8)/(-11+ 5)`
2. [Fraction] Subtract/Add:
   `\displaystyle m=(0)/(-6)`
3. [Fraction] Divide/Simplify:
   `\displaystyle m=0`