SOLUTION: the slope of a line is 1/2. If the line passes through the points (0, k) and (5, 4), what is the value of k?

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Question 701086: the slope of a line is 1/2. If the line passes through the points (0, k) and (5, 4), what is the value of k?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the slope of a line is 1/2. If the line passes through the points (0, k) and (5, 4), what is the value of k?
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Equation:
(k-4)/(0-5) = 1/2
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k-4 = -5(1/2)
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k-4 = -5/2
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k = -5/2 + 8/2
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k = 3/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.