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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