Q. The points (−8,3) and (−7,r) fall on a line with a slope of −9. What is the value of r?r= ____
Identify Formula for Slope: Identify the formula for slope between two points.The slope formula is (y2−y1)/(x2−x1). Here, (x1,y1)=(−8,3) and (x2,y2)=(−7,r).
Substitute Known Values: Substitute the known values into the slope formula.Slope = −9, so:−9=−7+8r−3
Simplify Denominator: Simplify the denominator.−9=1r−3
Solve for r: Solve for r.−9×1=r−3−9=r−3r=−9+3r=−6
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