Find the slope of the line that passes through the given two points. If the slope is undefined, state this.
-$(8,1)$ and $(-6,1)$
A) 5
B) 0
C) 2
D) 10

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The slope of a line passing through two points $(x_1, y_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2)$ is given by $m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$. For the points $(8,1)$ and $(-6,1)$, the slope is $m = \frac{1 - 1}{-6 - 8} = \frac{0}{-14} = 0$. This means the line is horizontal.

Find the Slope of the Line That Passes Through the Given