Question

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

Answer 1

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