A line has a slope of -6 and includes the points (g,-8) and (0,-2). What is the value of g?

MetricMike asked Jul 23, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

Equation for line of slope -6 that passes through (0,-2):

y+2 = -6(x-0)

y = -6x - 2

Plug in (g,-8) and solve for g:

-8 = -6g - 2

g = 1

David Masters answered Jul 30, 2022

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