SOLUTION: Find the value of x so that the line through the points has the given slope. (5,8) and (x,-2); slope:10

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Question 254003: Find the value of x so that the line through the points has the given slope. (5,8) and (x,-2); slope:10
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28y-y%5B1%5D%29%2F%28x-x%5B1%5D%29=m
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%288-%28-2%29%29%2F%285-x%29=10
10/(5-x)=10
10/10=5-x Multiply each side by (5-x)/10
-x=1-5
x=4
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Ed