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### Finding the Slope from Points

**Problem Statement:**

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points \((4, 10)\) and \((1, 10)\)? Write your answer in simplest form.

**Explanation:**

To find the slope (\(m\)) of a line passing through two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\), we use the formula:
\[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]

Given points:
\[
(x_1, y_1) = (4, 10)
\]
\[
(x_2, y_2) = (1, 10)
\]

Substitute the coordinates into the slope formula:
\[
m = \frac{10 - 10}{1 - 4} = \frac{0}{-3} = 0
\]

Hence, the slope of the line that passes through the points \((4, 10)\) and \((1, 10)\) is \(0\).
Transcribed Image Text:### Finding the Slope from Points **Problem Statement:** What is the slope of the line that passes through the points \((4, 10)\) and \((1, 10)\)? Write your answer in simplest form. **Explanation:** To find the slope (\(m\)) of a line passing through two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\), we use the formula: \[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \] Given points: \[ (x_1, y_1) = (4, 10) \] \[ (x_2, y_2) = (1, 10) \] Substitute the coordinates into the slope formula: \[ m = \frac{10 - 10}{1 - 4} = \frac{0}{-3} = 0 \] Hence, the slope of the line that passes through the points \((4, 10)\) and \((1, 10)\) is \(0\).
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