Q. A line that includes the points (−10,−2) and (−9,p) has a slope of −7. What is the value of p?p= ____
Identify Points and Slope: Identify the points and slope given in the problem. Points: (−10,−2) and (−9,p). Slope: −7. Use the slope formula: Slope=x2−x1y2−y1.
Substitute Values: Substitute the known values into the slope formula. −7=−9−(−10)p−(−2).
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation. −7=−9+10p+2.
Further Simplification: Simplify further. −7=1p+2.
Solve for p: Solve for p. −7×1=p+2.
Isolate p: Isolate p. −7−2=p.
Calculate Final Value: Calculate the final value of p. p=−9.
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