SOLUTION: A line passes through the points (-2,3), (2,5), and (6, k). Find the value of k. Explain your steps Thanks for your help

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Question 1003912: A line passes through the points (-2,3), (2,5), and (6, k). Find the value of k. Explain your steps
Thanks for your help
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
slope m=%285-3%29%2F%282-%28-2%29%29=1%2F2.

Either point, but picking (2,5),
%28k-5%29%2F%286-2%29=1%2F2
Solve for k.