finding slope using coordinates

Question

what would be the slope of the coordinates (21,0) and (4,0)

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

The equation that you want to use to compute slope here is

m = (y2 – y1) / (x2 – x1) … for this set of values that becomes

m = (0 - 0) / (4 – 21) = 0/ -17 = 0

I hope that helps you get moving in a better direction on this type of question! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)

Answer 2

slope of a line through the 2 given points = 0

the line is flat, horizontal with zero slope

slope = "rise over run" rise=0-0=0, run=21-4 =17. 0/17 = 0 = the slope

slope = change in y divided by change in x. y didn't change. change in y = 0