Question

Using the given points, determine the slope. (8, 1) and (8, -4)

Answer 1

Answer:

Indeterminate

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the slope of a line we have the next expression:

$m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

Now ve have the next two points (8, 1) and (8, -4) then: $x_1=8,\,\,x_2=8,\,\,y_1=1$ and $y_2=-4,\,\,$

Then:

$m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}=\dfrac{-4-1}{8-8}=\dfrac{-5}{0}$

Because we can not divide by 0 the slope is indeterminate.

Answer 2

-4 - 1 = -5
8 - 8 = 0
Undefined