Question

Determine the value of r so the line passing through each pair of points has the given slope

(6,3) (r,2), m=1/2

Answer 1

We can use the slope formula to solve this one:

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

`(1)/(2)=(2-3)/(r-6)`

`(r-6)=2(-1)`

`r-6=-2`

`r=4`