SOLUTION: Find the value of x so that the line through the points has the given slope. (5,8) and (x,-2); slope:10

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Question 254003: Find the value of x so that the line through the points has the given slope. (5,8) and (x,-2); slope:10
Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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10/(5-x)=10
10/10=5-x Multiply each side by (5-x)/10
-x=1-5
x=4
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Ed

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