SOLUTION: let A=(6,-4) and B=(-2,-3) and C=(t, -8). find the value of t so that the point C lies on the same line as A and B
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Question 896247: let A=(6,-4) and B=(-2,-3) and C=(t, -8). find the value of t so that the point C lies on the same line as A and B
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Slope for AB,
Line AB would have y-intercept ;
Equation for line AB, .
You want to know x when y=-8.
Solve the equation for x.
Substitute for y.
, in this example, same as t.
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