Q. The points (3,−3) and (0,g) fall on a line with a slope of −3. What is the value of g?g = ____
Slope Formula: We know the formula for the slope m between two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is:m=x2−x1y2−y1We are given the slope m=−3, point (3,−3) as (x1,y1), and point (0,g) as (x2,y2).Let's plug these values into the slope formula to find g.−3=0−3g−(−3)
Plug in Values: Now, we simplify the equation:−3=−3(g+3)To solve for g, we multiply both sides by −3:−3×−3=(g+3)
Simplify Equation: Next, we calculate the left side of the equation:9=g+3Now, we subtract 3 from both sides to isolate g:9−3=g
Isolate Variable: Finally, we find the value of g:6=g
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