Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13446-914-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-13446-914-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.4 - Linear Functions and Slope - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 212: 5

Answer

zero

Work Step by Step

RECALL: Slope is rise over run. $\left(\dfrac{rise}{run}\right)$. A horizontal line has no $(zero)$ rise since the points all belong to the same horizontal line. Note that zero divided by any non-zero number is equal to zero. Thus, a horizontal line has a slope of zero.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions