SOLUTION: A line contains the points (8,y) and (11,7) and has a slope of 6.find the value of y.

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Question 793762: A line contains the points (8,y) and (11,7) and has a slope of 6.find the value of y.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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slope of a line formula when co ordinates of two points are given
(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)=m
(7-y)/(11-8) =6
(7-y)= 6*3
7-y=18
y=-11