SOLUTION: If the points (2,3) and (5,y) lie on a line whose slope is -7/6 , what does y equal?

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Question 338115: If the points (2,3) and (5,y) lie on a line whose slope is -7/6 , what does y equal?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Use the slope formula to find that %28y-3%29%2F%285-2%29=-7%2F6