Question

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2,8) and (-22,8)? Write your answer in simplest from

Answer 1

`\boxed{\tt m=0}`

Explanation:

The slope formula is:

`m=(y_(2) -y_(1))/(x_(2)-x_(1))`

where (x₁, y₁) and (x₂,y₂) are the points on the line.

The points given are (-2,8) and (-22,8). Therefore,

`x_(1)=-2\\y_(1)=8\\x_2=-22\\y_2=8`

Substitute the values into the formula.

`m=(8-8)/(-22--2)`

Solve the numerator. Subtract 8 from 8.

`m=(0)/(-22+2)`

Zero divided by any number is zero, so we automatically know the slope is zero.

`m=0`

The slope of the line is 0

Answer 2

Answer: 0

Explanation:

To find the slope, you need to use the formula
`m=(y_(2)-y_(1) )/(x_(2)-x_(1) )`. You use the given points to plug in and solve.

`m=(8-8)/(-22-(-2)) =(0)/(-20)=0`

Now, we know that the slope is 0 meaning this is a horizontal line.