SOLUTION: Can someone please explain to me how to get the answer to this problem? Find y if the line through (1,y) and (7,3) has a slope of 6 Thank you

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: Can someone please explain to me how to get the answer to this problem? Find y if the line through (1,y) and (7,3) has a slope of 6 Thank you      Log On


   

Question 353602: Can someone please explain to me how to get the answer to this problem?
Find y if the line through (1,y) and (7,3) has a slope of 6
Thank you
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the equation for slope,
m=%28y%5B2%5D-y%5B1%5D%29%2F%28x%5B2%5D-x%5B1%5D%29=%283-y%29%2F%287-1%29=6
.
.
3-y=6%287-1%29
.
.
Solve for y.