SOLUTION: Help me determine the value of r so that a line through the point has the given slope (2,r) (-3,5) slope -2/5.

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Question 103020: Help me determine the value of r so that a line through the point has the given slope (2,r) (-3,5) slope -2/5.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Help me determine the value of r so that a line through the point has the given slope (2,r) (-3,5) slope -2/5
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slope = [r-5]/[2--3] = -2/5
(r-5)/5 = -2/5
r-5 = -2
r = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.