Question

Find "x" so that a line drawn through the given points has the given slope. (Sketching the

problem may be helpful.)_
Given: A(x,6) B(2,4)
m=1/3

Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

Slope is expressed as shown;

m = y2-y1/x2-x1

Given

m = 1/3

Coordinates A(x,6) B(2,4)

Substitute and get x

1/3 = 4-6/2-x

1/3 = -2/2-x

Cross multiply

2-x = 3(-2)

2-x = -6

-x = -6-2

-x = -8

x = 8

Hence the value of x is 8