Question

Find the slope of the line through the points (4, -1) and (-2, -1).

Answer 1

The slope is 0.

Explanation:

Answer 2

To find the slope (m), use the slope formula:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)` And plug in the two points

(-2, -1) = (x₁, y₁)

(4, -1) = (x₂, y₂)

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

`m=(-1-(-1))/(4-(-2))` (two negative signs cancel each other out and become positive)

`m=(-1+1)/(4+2)`

`m=(0)/(2)`

m = 0