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The points (-2, 1) and (3, y) have a slope of -3. Find the y coordinate of the point.

User Richardtz
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Answer:

Y= -15

Explanation:

User Biana
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Answer:

y = - 14

Explanation:

Hello : this line passes through A(-2,1) B(3,y)

the slope is : (YB - YA)/(XB -XA)

(y - 1)/(3 -(-2)) = (y - 1)/5

you have : (y - 1)/5 = -3

y - 1 = -15

y = - 14

the slope is : 2

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