SOLUTION: Given points (2,4), (x,8): slope = -1/2 How do I solve for x?

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Question 387515: Given points (2,4), (x,8): slope = -1/2
How do I solve for x?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%288-4%29%2F%28x-2%29+=+-1%2F2, or 4%2F%28x-2%29+=+-1%2F2;
-8 = x - 2, or x = -6.












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