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(a, 2) and (5, -6), Slope = 8 what is the missing coordinate

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Answer: The missing coordinate is (5.75, -6)

Explanation:

Substitute (a,2) into the equation y = 8x + b to get:

2 = 8a + b

Subtract 8a from both sides to get:

b = 2 - 8a

Substitute (5,-6) into the equation y = 8x + b to get:

-6 = 8(5) + b

Substitute 2 - 8a for b to get:

-6 = 8(5) + (2 - 8a)

Simplify the equation to get:

-6 = 40 - 8a

Add 8a to both sides to get:

-6 + 8a = 40

Simplify the equation to get:

8a = 46

Divide both sides by 8 to get:

a = 5.75

The missing coordinate is (5.75, -6)

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