SOLUTION: find the value of k such that the line through (k,-2) and (5,2) has a slope of 2/3.
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Question 1093989: find the value of k such that the line through (k,-2) and (5,2) has a slope of 2/3.
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find the value of k such that the line through (k,-2) and (5,2) has a slope of 2/3.
Use the slope formula , where:
m = 2/3
x1=k
y1=-2
x2=5
y2=2
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cross multiply
4 * 3 = 2(5-k)
12 = 10 - 2k
2k = 10 - 12
2k = -2
k = -2/2
k = -1
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