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Find the value of r so that the line through (r,5) and (6,r) has a slope of 5/8

User Saori
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Answer: 70/13

Explanation:

Slope = rise/run

(r-5)/(6-r) = 5/8

30-5r = 8r-40

70 = 13r

70/13 = r

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