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The points ( 2,4) and (5,y) lie on the same line. If the slope of the line is -IA, what is the value of y

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Answer:

y = 1

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The points ( 2,4) and (5,y) lie on the same line. If the slope of the line is --1, what is the value of y

The formula for calculating slope of a line is expressed as;

m = y2-y1/x2-x1

Substitute the given point

y - 4/5-2 = -1

y-4/3 = -1

y-4 = -3

y = -3+4

y = 1

Hence the value of y is 1

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