What is the value of k

A. -18

Step-by-step explanation:

The end points of a line segment AB are A (3, -12) & B (6, k)

What is the value of k if the slope of line segment AB is -2?
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Answer + explanation:

Basically they’re asking us to find out the y2 of the second point of the line segment.

To find out k, use Slope-Formula

m = slope

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

where the first point describes (x1, y1) & the second point describes (x2, y2)

Points: (3, -12) & (6, k)

m = (k - -12)/(6 - 3)

Place the slope at the end of the formula to solve for k

(k - -12)/(6 - 3) = -2

Subtract 6 - 3

(k - -12)/(3) = -2

K is a negative number since we have a negative slope

Substitute k for the possible value

((-18) - (-12))/3 = -2

Two negative signs make addition

-6/3 = -2