SOLUTION: Line segment AB has a slope of -2/3. if the coordinates of point B are (3,-6), then the coordinates of point A ?

Question 946044: Line segment AB has a slope of -2/3. if the coordinates of point B are (3,-6), then the coordinates of point A ?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Point A coordinates can be any point on the line AB. Determine the line. Any point (x, y) will be on the line if x and y satisfy the equation.

Line AB using point-slope form,

continuing,

The point A is not too specified. The point A is any of (x, -(2/3)x-4).
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Line segment AB has a slope of -2/3. if the coordinates of point B are (3,-6), then the coordinates of point A ?

Point A�s coordinates: (6, - 8), or (0, - 4)
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