SOLUTION: The slope of a line is 1/2. One of the points it passes through is (5, 8). Which of the following is another point the lines goes through. A (1,1) B. (1,6) C. (2,3) D.

Question 242298: The slope of a line is 1/2. One of the points it passes through is (5, 8). Which of the following is another point the lines goes through.
A (1,1)
B. (1,6)
C. (2,3)
D. (3, 4)
Answer by kelli_scofield(5) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The answer is B:(1,6)
Plot the point (5,8).
The slope is 1/2. Since your options are closer to the center of the graph, you need to go down one unit and to the left two units. The first point you reach is (3,7) and the second point is (1,6).

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