SOLUTION: The slope through the points (-3,6) and (2,k) is 8. Solve for K

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Question 668067: The slope through the points (-3,6) and (2,k) is 8. Solve for K

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Slope = %28y2-y1%29%2F%28x2-x1%29+=+%28k-6%29%2F%282--3%29+=+%28k-6%29%2F5+=+8
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%28k-6%29%2F5+=+8
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Multiply the entire equation by 5
k-6 = 8(5)
k-6 = 40
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Isolate
k = 40 + 6
highlight_green%28k=46%29
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