Math problem please help

Question

State whether the line through the point(s) Has a slope of Zero or Undefined, Also state whether it is a horizontal or a vertical line

Point(s): (5,5), (-2,5)

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Answer 1

Hi Logan.

A horizontal line _________ has a slope of 0

A vertical line has an undefined slope.

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To find your slope: your Y1 value is 5 and your Y2 value is 5

your X1 value is 5 and your X2 value is -2

The numerator (top of the fraction) is Y2 - Y1 = 5 - 5 = 0

The denominator (bottom of the fraction) is X2 - X1 = -2 - 5 = -7

So your slope is 0/(-7) = 0 So this is a horizontal line.