Q. A line has a slope of −2 and includes the points (7,−10) and (6,v). What is the value of v?v = ____
Calculate Slope Formula: The slope of a line is calculated by the change in y divided by the change in x (rise over run). The formula for the slope (m) when given two points ((x1,y1) and (x2,y2)) is:m=x2−x1y2−y1We are given the slope (m=−2) and one point ((7,−10)). We need to find the y-coordinate (v) of the second point ((6,v)).
Plug in Values: Let's plug in the values we know into the slope formula:−2=6−7v−(−10)
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation:−2=6−7v+10−2=−1v+10
Isolate Variable: Multiply both sides by −1 to isolate v+10:2=v+10
Solve for v: Subtract 10 from both sides to solve for v:v=2−10v=−8
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