SOLUTION: A line that includes the points (8,0)and (2,q) has a slope of 1/6. What is the value of q? q= Thank you for assisting me

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Question 1090236:
A line that includes the points (8,0)and (2,q) has a slope of 1/6.
What is the value of q?
q=
Thank you for assisting me
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the definition of slope,
1%2F6=%28q-0%29%2F%282-8%29
q%2F%28-6%29=1%2F6
Solve for q.