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Find the value of k if it is known that the graph of y=kx+2 goes through point: P (−7, 12)

User Amja
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Answer:

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(10)/(7)

Explanation:

I got it from my friend and it was correct :D

User Jimtut
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To find the answer,we need to put the coordinate of point P (-7, 12) into the equation.

x= -7 as it is the x coordinate.
y= 12 as it is the y coordinate.

The equation:

12 = k(-7) + 2
12 = -7k + 2
7k = 2-12
k = -10/7

Therefore, k = -10/7.

Hope it helps!
User Brian Clozel
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