SOLUTION: For some real number A, the graph of the liney=(A+1)x+8 in the standarsd (x,y) coordinate plane passes through (2,6). What is the slope. A.)-4 B.)-3 C.)-1 D.)3 E.)7

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Question 912199: For some real number A, the graph of the liney=(A+1)x+8 in the standarsd (x,y) coordinate plane passes through (2,6). What is the slope.
A.)-4
B.)-3
C.)-1
D.)3
E.)7

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It passes through (2,6) so (x,y) = (2,6)

y=(A+1)x+8

6=(A+1)(2)+8 ... plug in (x,y) = (2,6)

6=2A+2+8

6=2A+10

6-10=2A

-4=2A

-4/2=A

-2=A

A = -2

Use this to find the slope

m = A+1

m = -2+1

m = -1

The slope is -1.

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