SOLUTION: Find the value of k so that the line has slope m: (k + 1)x + 2y = 6 and m = -1/3

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Question 309833: Find the value of k so that the line has slope m:

(k + 1)x + 2y = 6 and m = -1/3

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the value of k so that the line has slope m:
(k + 1)x + 2y = 6 and m = -1/3
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Solve for "y":
2y = -(k+1)x + 6
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y = (-1/2)(k+1)x + 3
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m = (-1/2)(k+1) = -1/3
Solve for "k":
Multiply both sides by -2 to get:
k+1 = 2/3
Then k = -1/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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