Q. The points (−5,−4) and (−4,z) fall on a line with a slope of −6. What is the value of z?z=___
Identify Given Points and Slope: Identify the given points and the slope.We have the points (−5,−4) and (−4,z) and the slope of the line is −6.
Use Slope Formula: Use the slope formula to set up an equation.The slope formula is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1). Let's plug in our values.−6=(z−(−4))/(−4−(−5))
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation.−6=−4+5z+4−6=1z+4
Solve for z: Solve for z.Multiply both sides by 1 to isolate z.−6×1=(z+4)−6=z+4
Subtract to Find z Value: Subtract 4 from both sides to find the value of z. −6−4=z+4−4−10=z
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