SOLUTION: Determine the value of t so that the slope of the line through each pair of points has the given value. (–4,5t), (5,2t); slope = 1/3

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Question 940901: Determine the value of t so that the slope of the line through each pair of points has the given value.
(–4,5t), (5,2t); slope = 1/3
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the formula for slope,
%282t-5t%29%2F%285-%28-4%29%29=1%2F3
%28-3t%29%2F9=1%2F3
t=-1