Q. The points (8,r) and (7,−1) fall on a line with a slope of −7. What is the value of r?r = ____
Understand slope concept: Understand the concept of slope. The slope of a line is the ratio of the change in the y-coordinates to the change in the x-coordinates between two points on the line. The formula for slope (m) is given by: 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 (8,r) and (7,−1). Let's plug these values into the slope formula:−7=8−7r−(−1)
Simplify and solve for r: Simplify the equation and solve for r.−7=1(r+1) Now, multiply both sides by 1 to isolate (r+1) on one side:−7×1=r+1
Subtract to find r: Subtract 1 from both sides to solve for r.−7−1=rr=−8
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