SOLUTION: If the slope of a line through (-3,-4k) and (5,8) is -2/3, what is the value of k?

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Question 273283: If the slope of a line through (-3,-4k) and (5,8) is -2/3, what is the value of k?
Answer by JBarnum(2146)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we use the slope formula
correct the signs
add
cross multiply
multiply
subtract 24
divide 12
reduce fraction
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