SOLUTION: Find the value of k so that the line has slope m: 6x + ky = 10 and m = -2

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Question 318932: Find the value of k so that the line has slope m:
6x + ky = 10 and m = -2

Answer by dabanfield(803)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the value of k so that the line has slope m:
6x + ky = 10 and m = -2
The line in slope-intercept form is:
6x + ky = 10
ky = -6x + 10
y = (-6/k)x + 10/k
Since -6/k is the slope of the line we have
-6/k = -2
-2k = -6
k = 3

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