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The points (6, r) and (10, -3) lie on a line with slope 4. Find the missing coordinate r.

User Nitram
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Answer: (6, -19)

Explanation:

y = 4x + b

substitute ( 10, -3) to find b

b = -43

equation of line is:

y = 4x -43

substitute (6, r)

y = 4(6) - 43

solve for y to find r

y = -19

this means that the missing coordinate r is -19

the full coordinate is (6, -19)

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