SOLUTION: Find the value of y so that the line passing through (–3, y) and (4, 4) has a slope of –2.

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Question 416537: Find the value of y so that the line passing through (–3, y) and (4, 4) has a slope of –2.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find (change in y) / (change in x)
+%284+-+y%29+%2F+%284+-+%28-3%29%29+=+-2
+4+-+y+=+-2%2A7
+y+=+4+%2B+14
+y+=+18 answer