Q. The points (−7,0) and (−6,n) fall on a line with a slope of −7. What is the value of n?n = ____
Understand slope concept: Understand the concept of slope. The slope of a line is the ratio of the change in the y-coordinate to the change in the x-coordinate between two points on the line. The formula for slope (m) is: m=x2−x1y2−y1
Apply slope formula: Apply the slope formula to the given points and slope.We are given the slope m=−7, and two points (−7,0) and (−6,n). Let's denote (−7,0) as (x1,y1) and (−6,n) as (x2,y2). Plugging these into the slope formula gives us:−7=−6−(−7)n−0
Simplify equation and solve: Simplify the equation and solve for n.−7=(−6+7)n−7=1nNow, multiply both sides by 1 to isolate n:n=−7×1n=−7
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