SOLUTION: Write an expression for the slope of a line passing through the points (0,3) and (x, -9). What value of x will make the fraction equivalent to -2. Thank you!!! Melanie

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Question 103407: Write an expression for the slope of a line passing through the points (0,3) and (x, -9). What value of x will make the fraction equivalent to -2.
Thank you!!!
Melanie
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Write an expression for the slope of a line passing through the points (0,3) and (x, -9). What value of x will make the fraction equivalent to -2.
m=%28-9-3%29%2F%28x-0%29
m=-12%2Fx
-2=-12%2Fx
-2x=-12
x=6
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