Q. A line has a slope of 3 and includes the points (9,u) and (10,−1). What is the value of u?u=___
Identify slope formula: Step 1: Identify the formula for the slope between two points.The slope formula is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1). Here, (x1,y1)=(9,u) and (x2,y2)=(10,−1).
Substitute known values: Step 2: Substitute the known values into the slope formula.Slope=10−9−1−uSlope=−1−u
Set equal to given slope: Step 3: Set the calculated slope equal to the given slope of the line, which is 3. 3=−1−u
Solve for u: Step 4: Solve for u.3+1=−u4=−uu=−4
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