SOLUTION: Determine the missing value so that the line containing the two points will have the required slope. (1/8,1/2)and (7/8,y);m=4

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Question 978689: Determine the missing value so that the line containing the two points will have the required slope.
(1/8,1/2)and (7/8,y);m=4

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The slope of the line through two points is:



So,



Solve for

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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