Question

Calculate the slope of the line that contains the points: (2, -3) and (6, -3)

Answer 1

Answer:

$\displaystyle m = 0$

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

• Coordinates (x, y)
• Slope Formula: $\displaystyle m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify

Point (2, -3)

Point (6, -3)

Step 2: Find slope m

Simply plug in the 2 coordinates into the slope formula to find slope m

1. Substitute in points [Slope Formula]:                                                              $\displaystyle m = \frac{-3- -3}{6- 2}$
2. [Fraction] Subtract:                                                                                           $\displaystyle m = \frac{0}{4}$
3. [Fraction] Divide:                                                                                              $\displaystyle m = 0$