Q. A line that includes the points (−4,h) and (−2,−2) has a slope of −6. What is the value of h?h = ____
Slope Formula Application: The slope of a line passing through two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by the formula:slope = x2−x1y2−y1We are given the slope of the line as −6, and the coordinates of the two points as (−4,h) and (−2,−2). We can plug these values into the slope formula to find h.
Solving for h: Using the slope formula with our given values:−6=(−2−h)/(−2−(−4))Simplify the denominator:−6=(−2−h)/(2)
Isolating h: To find the value of h, we need to solve for h in the equation:−6=(−2−h)/2Multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the denominator:−6×2=−2−h−12=−2−h
Final Solution: Now, we add 2 to both sides of the equation to isolate h: −12+2=−2+2−h−10=−h
Final Solution: Now, we add 2 to both sides of the equation to isolate h: −12+2=−2+2−h−10=−hFinally, we multiply both sides by −1 to solve for h: −10×−1=−h×−110=h
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