SOLUTION: Find the value of x so that the points lie on a line with the given slope. (x,2) and (-5,8), m= -1 When I solve this I get the answer as -4.83. Is this correct?

Question 687291: Find the value of x so that the points lie on a line with the given slope.
(x,2) and (-5,8), m= -1
When I solve this I get the answer as -4.83. Is this correct?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the value of x so that the points lie on a line with the given slope.
(x,2) and (-5,8), m= -1
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Equation:
(8-2)/(-5-x) = -1
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6/(5+x) = 1
5+x = 6
x = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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