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A line includes the points (0,-7) and (n, -8) has a slope of -1/6. What is the value of n?

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Answer:

n = 6.

Explanation:

The slope of the line = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) where the 2 points are (x1, y1) and (x2, y2).

So, (-8 - (-7)) / (n - 0) = -1/6

-1/n = -1/6

n = 6.

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