Q. A line that includes the points (−4,−3) and (−3,z) has a slope of 8. What is the value of z?z = ____
Identify Points and Slope: Identify the given points and the slope.We have the points (−4,−3) and (−3,z) and the slope of the line is 8.
Use Slope Formula: Use the slope formula to set up the equation.The slope formula is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1). Here, we have slope m=8, y2=z, y1=−3, x2=−3, and x1=−4.So, 8=(z−(−3))/(−3−(−4)).
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation.8=−3+4z+3.8=1z+3.
Solve for z: Solve for z.Multiply both sides by 1 to isolate z.8×1=z+3.8=z+3.
Subtract to Find z: Subtract 3 from both sides to find the value of z.8−3=z+3−3.5=z.
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