Math Problem Statement

With a=(3,5), b=(-2,3), c=(-2,2), find the slope of=BC.

Solution

To find the slope of line BCBC, where B=(2,3)B = (-2,3) and C=(2,2)C = (-2,2), we use the slope formula:

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

Substituting the coordinates of points BB and CC:

slope of BC=232(2)=10\text{slope of } BC = \frac{2 - 3}{-2 - (-2)} = \frac{-1}{0}

Since the denominator is 0, the slope is undefined. This indicates that line BCBC is a vertical line.

Would you like more details or have any questions about this?

Here are five related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What does it mean for a line to have an undefined slope?
  2. How do you identify if a line is vertical or horizontal from its slope?
  3. What is the equation of a vertical line passing through point BB?
  4. How does the slope formula change for horizontal lines?
  5. Can two different points on the same vertical line have the same slope?

Tip: A vertical line always has an undefined slope because the change in xx is zero, which results in division by zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Slope of a Line

Formulas

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

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9