SOLUTION: (6,3), (5,y) slope= -1 Solve for x.

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Question 1020690: (6,3), (5,y) slope= -1
Solve for x.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can't solve for x, can only solve for y.
Use the formula for slope,
m=%283-y%29%2F%286-5%29=-1
3-y=-1
Solve that to find y.