Q. A line has a slope of −2 and includes the points (6,−1) and (8,k). What is the value of k?k= ____
Identify formula for slope: Identify the formula for the slope between two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2): slope=x2−x1y2−y1. Here, we know the slope −2, one point (6,−1), and part of another point (8,k).
Plug in known values: Plug in the known values into the slope formula: −2=(k−(−1))/(8−6). Simplify the equation: −2=(k+1)/2.
Solve for k: Solve for k: Multiply both sides by 2 to get rid of the denominator: −4=k+1.
Subtract to isolate k: Subtract 1 from both sides to isolate k: −4−1=k. So, k=−5.
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