Question

The points (4,1) and (x,-6) lie on the same line. If the slope of the line is 1, what is the value of x?

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Answer 1

x = -3

Explanation:

Substitute the values m = 1 and from the points into the slope formula. Then solve for x.

`m = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)\\\\1 = (1--6)/(4-x)\\\\1 = (7)/(4-x)\\\\4-x = 7\\\\-3 = x`