SOLUTION: given points (2,4) , (x,8) slope = -1/2
How do I slove for x? Please show all your work.
Do you cross multiply?
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Do you cross multiply?
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Question 387540: given points (2,4) , (x,8) slope = -1/2
How do I slove for x? Please show all your work.
Do you cross multiply? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! given points (2,4) , (x,8) slope = -1/2
How do I solve for x?
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Find "x":
slope = (8-4)/(x-2) = -1/2
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4/(x-2) = -1/2
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Cross multiply:
x-2 = 8
x = 10
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cheers,
Stan H.
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