Q. A line with a slope of −6 passes through the points (4,−2) and (2,h). What is the value of h?
Understand slope concept: Understand the concept of slope. The slope of a line is the ratio of the change in the y-coordinate to the change in the x-coordinate between two points on the line. The formula for slope (m) when given two points ((x1,y1) and (x2,y2)) is: m=x2−x1y2−y1
Apply slope formula: Apply the slope formula to the given points and slope.We know the slope m is −6, and we have the points (4,−2) and (2,h). Let's plug these values into the slope formula:−6=2−4h−(−2)
Simplify equation and solve: Simplify the equation and solve for h.−6=2−4h+2−6=−2h+2Now, multiply both sides by −2 to isolate h+2 on one side:−6×(−2)=h+212=h+2
Find value of h: Subtract 2 from both sides to find the value of h.12−2=h10=h
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