Q. A line that includes the points (9,t) and (10,−10) has a slope of −8. What is the value of t?t = ____
Calculate Slope Formula: The slope of a line is calculated using the formula (change in y)/(change in x), which is also known as rise over run. We can use the coordinates of the two points (9,t) and (10,−10) to find the value of t.
Substitute Coordinates: The slope formula is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1). We know the slope is −8, x1 is 9, y1 is t, x2 is 10, and y2 is −10. Plugging these values into the slope formula gives us:−80
Simplify Equation: Simplify the denominator 10−9 to get 1, so the equation becomes: −10−t=−8×1
Add 10 to Both Sides: Now, we solve for t by adding 10 to both sides of the equation:−10−t+10=−8+10
Solve for t: This simplifies to: −t=2
Solve for t: This simplifies to:−t=2 To find the value of t, we multiply both sides by −1:t=−2
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