Use the slope formula to find the slope. (Hint: To learn the formula, write the complete formula each time you use it.) $( 3 , - 1 ) \text { and } ( 2 , - 1 )$
A) 0
B) 2
C) -1
D) -2
E) -3

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The slope formula is:

$$m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$$

Substituting the given coordinates:

$$m = \frac{-1 - (-1)}{2 - 3} = \frac{0}{-1} = 0$$

Therefore, the slope is 0, and the best choice is A).

Use the Slope Formula to Find the Slope (3,−1) and (2,−1)( 3 , - 1 ) \text { and } ( 2 , - 1 )(3,−1) and (2,−1)

Use the Slope Formula to Find the Slope $( 3 , - 1 ) \text { and } ( 2 , - 1 )$