Q. A line that includes the points (−5,−5) and (−6,h) has a slope of −7. What is the value of h?h=___
Understand the formula: Understand the formula for the slope of a line.The slope of a line is calculated using the formula (change in y)/(change in x) between two points on the line.
Apply the slope formula: Apply the slope formula to the given points and slope.We have the points (−5,−5) and (−6,h) and the slope −7. Let's denote the first point as (x1,y1) and the second point as (x2,y2). The slope m is given by:m=x2−x1y2−y1We can plug in the given values:−7=−6−(−5)h−(−5)
Simplify and solve: Simplify the equation and solve for h.−7=(−1)(h+5)Now, multiply both sides by −1 to isolate (h+5):7=h+5
Subtract to find h: Subtract 5 from both sides to find the value of h.7−5=hh=2
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