Q. A line has a slope of 8 and includes the points (−5,d) and (−3,8). What is the value of d?d= ____
Identify formula for slope: Identify the formula to use for slope between two points.The slope formula is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1). Here, we know the slope is 8, and the points are (−5,d) and (−3,8).
Substitute values into formula: Substitute the known values into the slope formula. Slope = 8=−3+58−d
Simplify denominator and solve: Simplify the denominator and solve for d.8=28−dMultiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction:16=8−d
Rearrange equation to solve: Rearrange the equation to solve for d.d=8−16d=−8
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