Answer:
the equation describes a horizontal line with a y-intercept of -4. as the line is horizontal, the slope is 0. The slope is 0 and the y-intercept is -4.
-8x-2y=-24
-2y=-24+8x
2y=24-8x
Y=12-4x
Y=-4x+12

We'll represent Louise's, Tammy's, Delores's, and Sheryl's point values with
,
,
, and
respectively since each one is 1 point more than the last.
Add all of these values up and set it all equal to
.

Now, simplify.

Subtract
on both sides.

Divide both sides by
.

Since Louise's score is
, the answer is
.
<h3>Double-checking</h3>
To verify our answer, add the point totals
,
,
, and
.
This equals
, so we can be sure the answer is correct.