Question

Find x, given the slope is -2. (x,-6) (-6,10)

Answer 1

x= 2

Explanation:

`\boxed{slope = (y _(1) - y_2)/(x_1 - x_2) }`

Substitute known values into the formula:

`- 2 = ( - 6 - 10)/(x - ( - 6))`

`- 2 = ( - 16)/(x + 6)`

-2(x +6)= -16

Divide both sides by -2:

x +6= -16 ÷(-2)

x +6= 8

Subtract both sides by 6:

x= 8 -6

x= 2