Line l has slope −4/5, and contains points (a,−6),(−8,a). Determine the value of a. SHOW YOUR WORK

Mustansar Saeed asked May 13, 2023

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Mustansar Saeed asked May 13, 2023

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Answer:

a = 2

Explanation:

(a - ( - 6))/( - 8 - a) = - (4)/(5)

(a + 6)/(a + 8) = (4)/(5)

4(a + 8) = 5(a + 6)

4a + 32 = 5a + 30

a = 2

Dlitz answered May 18, 2023

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