Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

x= 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$\boxed{slope = \frac{y _{1} - y_2}{x_1 - x_2} }$

Substitute known values into the formula:

$- 2 = \frac{ - 6 - 10}{x - ( - 6)}$

$- 2 = \frac{ - 16}{x + 6}$

-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