Use the slope formula to find the slope. (Hint: To learn the formula, write the complete formula each you use it.) $( - 7 , - 4 ) \text { and } ( - 7,2 )$
A) -4
B) -7
C) 0
D) 2
E) undefined

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The slope formula is:

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

Using the given points, we have:

$$m = \frac{2 - (-4)}{-7 - (-7)} = \frac{6}{0}$$

The denominator is 0, which means the slope is undefined. Therefore, the answer is E.

Use the Slope Formula to Find the Slope (−7,−4) and (−7,2)( - 7 , - 4 ) \text { and } ( - 7,2 )(−7,−4) and (−7,2)

Use the Slope Formula to Find the Slope $( - 7 , - 4 ) \text { and } ( - 7,2 )$