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Find the value of X or Y so that the line through the points has the given slope. (X, 0) and (4,1); slope: 1/5

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Point slope formula:
(y₂ -y₁) = m(x₂ - x₁)
(1 - 0) =
(1)/(5)(4 - X)
1 =
(4)/(5) - (1)/(5) X

(1)/(5) = -(1)/(5) X

-1 = X
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