SOLUTION: Find the value of x so that the line passing through (-2, 7) and (x, 2) has a slope of -1/3

Question 684191: Find the value of x so that the line passing through (-2, 7) and (x, 2) has a slope of -1/3
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Multiply both sides by (-2-x)
5 =
distribute the
5 =
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5 =
multiply both sides by 3
15 = 2 + x
isolate the x variable

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check
correct!
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