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I’m honestly confused on how to solve for k. please help.

I’m honestly confused on how to solve for k. please help.-example-1
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Answer:

k=9

Explanation:


slope = (y2 - y1 )/(x2 - x1) \\ ( - 5)/(2) = ( - 11 - k)/(6 - ( - 2)) \\ - ( (5)/(2) ) = - ( (11 + k)/(8) ) \\ (5)/(2) = (11 + k)/(8) \\ 5 * 8 = 2(11 + k) \\ 40 = 22 + 2k \\ k = (40 - 22)/(2) \\ k = 9

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