Q. A line that includes the points (−9,−1) and (−8,p) has a slope of 10. What is the value of p?p = ____
Identify Points and Slope: Identify the given points and the slope.We have the points (−9,−1) and (−8,p) and the slope of the line is given as 10.We will use the slope formula which is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1)=slope.
Plug Values into Formula: Plug the values into the slope formula.Using the points (−9,−1) as (x1,y1) and (−8,p) as (x2,y2), we get:10=−8−(−9)p−(−1)
Simplify the Equation: Simplify the equation.10=−8+9p+110=1p+1
Solve for p: Solve for p.Multiply both sides by 1 to isolate p.10×1=(p+1)10=p+1
Subtract to Find p: Subtract 1 from both sides to find the value of p.10−1=p+1−19=p
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