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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Using the given points, determine the slope. (8, 1) and (8, -4) slope = 0 slope = -5 slope is undefined

OpenStudy (unklerhaukus):

so there is rise but no run

OpenStudy (unklerhaukus):

so we have a vertical line

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (unklerhaukus):

What is the slope of a vertical line

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk

OpenStudy (unklerhaukus):

well the slope is undefined for a vertical line, you could think of it as being infinitely steep, but equally it could be negative infinitely steep, so a the answer is undefined

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks for your help

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