2. Use the slope formula to explain why: (a) vertical lines have an undefined slope. (b) horizontal lines have a slope of zero.

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2. Use the slope formula to explain why:
(a) vertical lines have an undefined slope.
(b) horizontal lines have a slope of zero.
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