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Find the value of r so that the line through (8 r) and (4 5) has a slope of -4

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im not sure but i beleive this is how you do it.

you find the agreegable slope, and then multiply it by the y value.

hope this helps! :)

User Shtefan
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Answer:

r = -11

Explanation:

slope formula: (y2-y1)/(x2-x1) = slope

(5-r)/(4-8) = -4

(5-r)/ -4 = -4

5-r = 16

-r = 11

r = -11

User Brian Kent
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