SOLUTION: what is the value of x or y so that the line through the points has the given slope. (2,6) and (x,2); m = 4/7

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Question 1160978: what is the value of x or y so that the line through the points has the given slope. (2,6) and (x,2); m = 4/7
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what is the value of x or y so that the line through the points has the given slope. (2,6) and (x,2); m = 4/7
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m = diffy/diffx = (6-2)/(2-x) = 4/7
4/(2-x) = 4/7
etc