Math Problem Statement

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points left parenthesis, minus, 4, comma, minus, 6, right parenthesis(−4,−6) and left parenthesis, 1, comma, minus, 6, right parenthesis(1,−6)? Write your answer in simplest form.

Solution

To find the slope of the line that passes through the points (4,6)(-4, -6) and (1,6)(1, -6), you can use the slope formula:

slope=y2y1x2x1\text{slope} = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Here, (x1,y1)=(4,6)(x_1, y_1) = (-4, -6) and (x2,y2)=(1,6)(x_2, y_2) = (1, -6). Plugging in these values:

slope=6(6)1(4)=6+61+4=05=0\text{slope} = \frac{-6 - (-6)}{1 - (-4)} = \frac{-6 + 6}{1 + 4} = \frac{0}{5} = 0

So, the slope of the line is 00.

Summary

  • The slope is 00, indicating that the line is horizontal.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What does a slope of 0 indicate about a line?
  2. How do you find the slope of a vertical line?
  3. Can a line have an undefined slope? If so, when?
  4. How does the distance between two points affect the slope of the line passing through them?
  5. What is the slope-intercept form of a line with a slope of 0?

Tip: A slope of 0 means the line is perfectly horizontal, and all points on the line have the same y-coordinate.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Coordinate Geometry
Slope of a Line

Formulas

Slope formula: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

Slope of Horizontal Line

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8