Question

if a linear function has \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_ slope, then the graph is a horizontal line.

positive
zero

Explanation:

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Analyze the slope of a horizontal line

A horizontal line is parallel to the x-axis, meaning there is no change in the vertical direction (\(\Delta y = 0\)) as the horizontal coordinate changes (\(\Delta x
eq 0\)).
\[
m = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} = \frac{0}{\Delta x} = 0
\]

Match with the given options

Since the slope \(m\) is \(0\), a linear function representing a horizontal line has a zero slope.
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<mcq-option>positive</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>zero</mcq-correct>
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Answer:

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Analyze the slope of a horizontal line

A horizontal line is parallel to the x-axis, meaning there is no change in the vertical direction (\(\Delta y = 0\)) as the horizontal coordinate changes (\(\Delta x
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\[
m = \frac{\Delta y}{\Delta x} = \frac{0}{\Delta x} = 0
\]

Match with the given options

Since the slope \(m\) is \(0\), a linear function representing a horizontal line has a zero slope.
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<mcq-option>positive</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>zero</mcq-correct>
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