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A line has a slope of – 1 and includes the points (9,2) and (8,p). What is the value of p?

User CharlesS
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Answer:

p = 3

Explanation:

y = mx + b They gave us the slope of -1. We need to find the y intercept. We will use the x of 9 and the y of 2 to find b. We will plug these numbers in to find b.

y = mx + b

2 = -1(9) + b

2 = -9 + b Add 9 to both sides

11 = b

y = -x +11

Now, plug in 8 for x

y = -1(8) + 11

y = -8 + 11

y = 3

In this case p is 3.

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