Question

I need a proper answer please, thanks so much.

The slope of the line that passes through the points (-6, w) and (-10, 4) is 1/8. What is the value for w?
A) 36
B) 34
C) 9/2
D) 1/2

Answer 1

Start of by setting up the slope formula:

`(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1) =slope`

We are given 2 coordinates and the slope
(-6,w)(-10,4)
slope:1/8

Label your coordinates:
(-6,w) and (-10,4)
x1,y1 x2-y2

Put these numbers into the formula

`(4-w)/(-10-(-6)) = (1)/(8)`


Simplify the current info given:

`(4-w)/(-4) = (1)/(8)`

Now you would be able to guess and check,

Final answer: w=9/2