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Find the value of k if it is known that the line y=kx goes through the point B(-30,3)

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Answer:

k = -0.1

Explanation:

An ordered pair is in the form (x,y) We can use the x and y from the point (-30,3) to find k

y = kx We will replace x with -30 and y with 3

3 = (-30)k divide both sides by -30

-0.1 = k or
(-1)/(10) in the fraction form

User Erik Fubel
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