Question

Line has a slope of –

5 and includes the points (5,–
7) and (2,p). What is the value of p?

Answer 1

p=8

Explanation:

y= -5x + b

( -7) = -5(5) + b

-7= -25+b

add 25 both sides

-7+25=-25+25+b

18=b

y= -5x+18

p=-5(2)+18

p=8