Q. A line has a slope of −3 and includes the points (1,−10) and (0,z). What is the value of z?z=___
Identify formula for slope: Step 1: Identify the formula for the slope of a line using two points, (x1,y1) and (x2,y2). The formula is x2−x1y2−y1.
Plug in given points: Step 2: Plug in the given points (1,−10) and (0,z) into the slope formula. Slope =0−1z−(−10)=z+10.
Set up equation: Step 3: Since the slope of the line is given as −3, set up the equation −3=z+10.
Solve for z: Step 4: Solve for z. −3=z+10. Subtract 10 from both sides to isolate z. z=−3−10=−13.
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