SOLUTION: The points (2,5) and (3,y) are on the same line. Find y when the slope of the line is -2

Question 254663: The points (2,5) and (3,y) are on the same line. Find y when the slope of the line is -2
Found 2 solutions by drk, stanbon:
Answer by drk(1908) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We need the slope formula which is:

we know coordinates and m. Substitute them to get

will give us

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The points (2,5) and (3,y) are on the same line. Find y when the slope of the line is -2
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slope = (y-5)/(3-2) = -2
Solve for "y":
y-5 = -2
y = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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