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A line has a slope of 3/5. It passes through the points (1, 2) and ( k, 8). What is the value of k?

A. 7
B. 11
C. 8
D. 15

User Sonny
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B.11

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User Sorin Buturugeanu
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Answer:

B. 11

Explanation:

Delta y over delta x

(8-2)/(k-1) = 3/5

6/(k-1) =3/5

6 = 3/5k - 3/5

6 3/5 = 3/5k

K = 11

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