SOLUTION: Find the value of y so that the line passing through the two points has the given slope: (0, y), (2, 7); m = 1/2 Thank you, Sam

Question 676968: Find the value of y so that the line passing through the two points has the given slope:
(0, y), (2, 7); m = 1/2
Thank you,
Sam
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
slope is
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If, , then cross multiply to solve for y
2(y-7) = -2(1)
Distribute the 2
2y - 2(7) = -2
2y - 14 = -2
Isolate the y variable
2y = -2 + 14
2y = 12

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