SOLUTION: The line passing through the points (a+3,5) and (1,a-2) has slope m=4. Find the value of a.

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Question 901432: The line passing through the points (a+3,5) and (1,a-2) has slope m=4. Find the value of a.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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(5-(a-2))/((a+3)-1)=4
a=-.2 or -1/5
5-(-.2-2))/((-.2+3)-1)=4
5-(-2.2))/((2.8)-1)=4
5-(-2.2))/((1.8)=4
7.2/1.8=4