Q. A line has a slope of −7 and includes the points (−6,c) and (−5,−6). What is the value of c?c= ____
Substitute values into formula: We know the formula for the slope between two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is x2−x1y2−y1. Here, the slope is given as −7, and the points are (−6,c) and (−5,−6).
Simplify the denominator: Substitute the values into the slope formula: −7=−5+6−6−c.
Isolate the numerator: Simplify the denominator: −7=1−6−c.
Solve for c: Multiply both sides by 1 to isolate the numerator: −7=−6−c.
Final calculation: Solve for c: c=−6+7.
Final calculation: Solve for c: c=−6+7. Final calculation: c=1.
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