Q. The points (1,−4) and (3,t) fall on a line with a slope of 4. What is the value of t?t= ____
Identify formula for slope: Identify the formula for slope between two points.The slope formula is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1). Here, (x1,y1)=(1,−4) and (x2,y2)=(3,t).
Substitute known values: Substitute the known values into the slope formula.Slope = 4, so:4=(3−1)(t−(−4))4=2(t+4)
Solve for t: Solve for t.Multiply both sides by 2 to clear the fraction:4×2=(t+4)8=t+4
Isolate t: Isolate t. t=8−4t=5
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