Q. The points (8,8) and (−6,a) fall on a line with a slope of 1. What is the value of a?a= ____
Calculate slope formula: Calculate the slope using the formula (y2−y1)/(x2−x1) where (x1,y1)=(8,8) and (x2,y2)=(−6,a).Slope = (a−8)/(−6−8)1=(a−8)/−14
Solve for a: Solve for a by cross-multiplying.1×−14=a−8−14=a−8
Isolate a: Isolate a by adding 8 to both sides.−14+8=a−6=a
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