Q. The points (1,w) and (3,−3) fall on a line with a slope of −6. What is the value of w?w = ____
Slope Formula: We know the slope formula for a line passing through two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by:slope m = x2−x1y2−y1We are given the slope of the line −6, one point (3,−3), and the x-coordinate of the other point (1). We need to find the y-coordinate of the other point, which is w.
Plug in Values: Let's plug in the values we have into the slope formula:−6=1−3w−(−3)
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation:−6=1−3w+3−6=−2w+3
Multiply by −2: To find w, we need to solve for it by multiplying both sides of the equation by −2:−6×−2=(w+3)
Subtract 3: Perform the multiplication: 12=w+3
Find Value of w: Now, subtract 3 from both sides to isolate w: 12−3=w
Find Value of w: Now, subtract 3 from both sides to isolate w: 12−3=w Perform the subtraction to find the value of w: 9=w
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