SOLUTION: Solve for the indicated variable if the line through the two given points has the given slope. (a, 6) and (2, 8), m = −1 A= ?

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Question 520468: Solve for the indicated variable if the line through the two given points has the given slope.
(a, 6) and (2, 8), m = −1 A= ?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for the indicated variable if the line through the two given points has the given slope.
(a, 6) and (2, 8), m = −1 A= ?
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slope = (8-6)/(2-a) = -1
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2/(2-a) = -1
2 = a-2
a = 4
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Stan H.