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  • 22-09-2022
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Find the value of y if the line through the two given points is to have the indicated slope. (-4,y) and (-5,1), m= 2
Y= ?

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  • 22-09-2022

Answer:

Y= 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation of a straight line:

Gradient= y2-y1/x2 -x2=m

Given that:

y2=1

y1=Y

x1=-4

x2=-5

1-y/-4-(-5) =2

1 - y/-4+5 =2

cross multiply

2(1-y) = -4+5

2-2y =1

-2y =1-2

-2y = -1

divide both sides by the coefficient of y

Y = 1/2

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