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A line that includes the points (0,w) and (–1,2) has a slope of 6. What is the value of w?

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Answer:

8

Explanation:


slope = (w - 2)/(0 - ( - 1)) \\ \\ \therefore \: 6 = (w - 2)/(0 + 1) \\ \\ \therefore \: 6 = (w - 2)/(1) \\ \\ \therefore \:w - 2 = 6 \\ \\ \therefore \:w = 6 + 2 \\ \\ \therefore \:w = 8\\ \\

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