Q. A line has a slope of −1 and includes the points (−3,d) and (−8,4). What is the value of d?d = ____
Identify Given Points and Slope: Identify the given points and the slope.We have the points (−3,d) and (−8,4) with a slope of −1.The formula for the slope m between two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is m=x2−x1y2−y1.
Plug Values into Slope Formula: Plug the given values into the slope formula.Using the slope formula with our given slope and points, we get:−1=−8−(−3)4−d
Simplify Denominator: Simplify the denominator of the fraction.−1=−8+34−d−1=−54−d
Multiply by −5: Multiply both sides by −5 to solve for d.−1×(−5)=(4−d)×(−5)/(−5)5=4−d
Solve for d: Solve for d by isolating it on one side of the equation.5=4−d5−4=−d1=−dd=−1
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