SOLUTION: If the line whose equation is y = x + 2k passes through point (3, -5) , then k =

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Question 983132: If the line whose equation is y = x + 2k passes through point (3, -5) , then k =
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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2k=y-x
k=(y-x)/2
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substitute coordinates
k=(-5-3)/2
k=-4