SOLUTION: The points (4,-6) and (3, q) fall on a line with a slope of -9. What is the value of q? q= Thank you

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Question 1088748:
The points (4,-6) and (3, q) fall on a line with a slope of -9.
What is the value of q?
q=

Thank you

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the definition of slope,
m=%28q-%28-6%29%29%2F%283-4%29=%28q%2B6%29%2F%28-1%29=-%28q%2B6%29
So,
-%28q%2B6%29=-9
Solve for q.