SOLUTION: The points(2,8) and (a,29) are on a line of solope 14. find the value of a

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Question 603494: The points(2,8) and (a,29) are on a line of solope 14. find the value of a
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The points(2,8) and (a,29) are on a line of solope 14. find the value of a
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slope m = diffy/diffx
14 = (29-8)/(a-2)
14a - 28 = 21
a = 49/14 = 3.5