Question 533161: HOw do I solve for x so that the slope of the line through (x, 5) and (2, 2) is 1/4.?
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! HOw do I solve for x so that the slope of the line through (x, 5) and (2, 2) is 1/4.?
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Standard form of equation for a straight line: y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept
y=x/4+b
using given point (2,2) to solve for b
2=2/4+b
b=2-1/2=3/2=1.5
equation:
y=x/4+1.5
solve for x using given point (x,5)
5=x/4+1.5
20=x+6
x=14
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