SOLUTION: The slope of a line is 1/2. One of the points it passes through is (5, 8). Which of the following is another point the lines goes through. A (1,1) B. (1,6) C. (2,3) D.

Algebra ->  Coordinate-system -> SOLUTION: The slope of a line is 1/2. One of the points it passes through is (5, 8). Which of the following is another point the lines goes through. A (1,1) B. (1,6) C. (2,3) D.       Log On


   

Question 242298: The slope of a line is 1/2. One of the points it passes through is (5, 8). Which of the following is another point the lines goes through.
A (1,1)
B. (1,6)
C. (2,3)
D. (3, 4)
Answer by kelli_scofield(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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The answer is B:(1,6)
Plot the point (5,8).
The slope is 1/2. Since your options are closer to the center of the graph, you need to go down one unit and to the left two units. The first point you reach is (3,7) and the second point is (1,6).