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The points (2,-5) and (5,r) lie on a line with slope 2. Find the missing coordinate r.

User Gurgeh
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Answer: r = 1

Explanation:

The slope of a line can be represented as
(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1). Plugging in the following values would provide you with:


((r)-(-5))/((5)-(2)) =2


(r + 5)/(3) = 2


r + 5 = 6


r = 1

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