Q. The points (−6,−2) and (−5,j) fall on a line with a slope of −6. What is the value of j?j=___
Given Points and Slope: We are given two points on a line: (−6,−2) and (−5,j). We also know the slope of the line is −6. The slope formula is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1). Let's use the coordinates of the two points to find the value of j.
Plug in Values: First, let's plug in the values we know into the slope formula: (−6)=(j−(−2))/(−5−(−6)).
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation: (−6)=1(j+2).
Multiply to Eliminate Denominator: Multiply both sides of the equation by 1 to get rid of the denominator: −6=j+2.
Subtract to Solve for j: Subtract 2 from both sides to solve for j: −6−2=j.
Calculate j Value: Calculate the value of j: j=−8.
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