Math Problem Statement

find the missing coordinates given the slope (2,x) and (0,8) m=-2

Solution

We are given two points, (2,x)(2, x) and (0,8)(0, 8), with a slope m=2m = -2. The slope formula between two points (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) and (x2,y2)(x_2, y_2) is:

m=y2y1x2x1m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}

Substituting the values from the points (2,x)(2, x) and (0,8)(0, 8):

2=x820-2 = \frac{x - 8}{2 - 0}

Simplify:

2=x82-2 = \frac{x - 8}{2}

Multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the denominator:

4=x8-4 = x - 8

Now, solve for xx:

x=4+8=4x = -4 + 8 = 4

Thus, the missing coordinate is x=4x = 4, and the point is (2,4)(2, 4).

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How is the slope formula derived?
  2. What happens when the slope is zero?
  3. How can we find the distance between two points given their coordinates?
  4. How do you calculate the equation of a line given a point and the slope?
  5. What if the slope was undefined?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Coordinate Geometry
Slope of a Line

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)

Theorems

Slope formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10