Question

Use the slope formula to find the missing coordinate. m =3/5 , P(3, 2) and Q(8,_)

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5

Answer 1

..........................................5

Answer 2

The missing ordinate is 5

Explanation:

Given the coordinate points P(3, 2) and Q(8, _)

and also the slope
`m=(3)/(5)`

we have to find the missing coordinate by using slope formula.

Let the missing ordinate be x

`\text{The slope of line joining the points }(x_1,y_1)\text{ and }(x_2, y_2)\text{ is given by}`

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

`(3)/(5)=(x-2)/(8-3)`

`(3)/(5)=(x-2)/(5)`

`x-2=3`

`x=2+3=5`

Hence the missing ordinate is 5