SOLUTION: The points (p,-8)and (-10,2) fall on a line with a slope of -5. What is the value of p? p=

Question 1088396:

The points (p,-8)and (-10,2) fall on a line with a slope of -5.
What is the value of p?

p=

Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
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-5 = (2 - (-8)) / (-10 - p)
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-5 = 10 / (-10 - p)
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-5(-10 - p) = 10
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50 + 5p) = 10
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5p = -40
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p = -8
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check the answer
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-5 = (2 - (-8)) / (-10 - (-8)
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-5 = 10 / -2
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-5 = -5
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