Q. A line has a slope of −8 and includes the points (−3,−6) and (−5,t). What is the value of t?t = ____
Identify Given Points and Slope: Identify the given points and the slope.We have the points (−3,−6) and (−5,t) with a slope of −8.We will use the slope formula which is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1)=slope.
Plug Values into Formula: Plug the values into the slope formula.Using the slope formula, we have:−8=−5−(−3)t−(−6)
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation.−8=−5+3t+6−8=−2t+6
Multiply to Isolate t: Multiply both sides by −2 to isolate t.−8×(−2)=−2t+6×(−2)16=t+6
Subtract to Solve for t: Subtract 6 from both sides to solve for t.16−6=t+6−610=t
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