Q. The points (1,4) and (2,q) fall on a line with a slope of −9. What is the value of q?q = ____
Identify Points and Slope: Identify the given points and the slope.We have the points (1,4) and (2,q) and the slope of the line is −9.
Set Up Equation: Use the slope formula to set up an equation.The slope formula is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1). Here, (x1,y1)=(1,4) and (x2,y2)=(2,q). The slope is −9.So, −9=(q−4)/(2−1).
Solve for q: Solve the equation for q.−9=1q−4Multiply both sides by 1 to get rid of the denominator.−9×1=q−4−9=q−4
Isolate q: Add 4 to both sides to isolate q. −9+4=q−4+4−5=q
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