Q. A line that includes the points (7,t) and (8,7) has a slope of 5. What is the value of t?t = ____
Understand slope formula: Understand the formula for the slope of a line. The slope of a line is calculated by the change in y divided by the change in x (rise over run). The formula for the slope (m) between two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is: m=x2−x1y2−y1
Apply formula to given points: Apply the slope formula to the given points and slope.We know the slope m is 5, and we have the points (7,t) and (8,7). Let's plug these into the slope formula:5=8−77−t
Simplify denominator and solve: Simplify the denominator and solve for t. Since 8−7=1, the equation simplifies to: 5=7−t Now, we solve for t by subtracting 7 from both sides: 5−7=−t−2=−t To find t, we multiply both sides by −1: t=2
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