Question 1124499
slope = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)
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-5/8 = (-1 -4)/(3-p)
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-5/8 = -5/(3-p)
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cross multiply the fractions
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-5(3-p) = -40
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3-p = 8
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p = 3-8 = -5
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check the answer
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(-1-4)/(3-(-5)) = -5/8
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