Question

Find the value of x so that the line through the pair of points has the given slope.

Points
(x.2) and (8.17)
Slope
3

Answer 1

Explanation:

Hey there!

The points are (x,2) and (8,17).

The slope given is 3.

Now,

Using slope formula.

`slope = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)`

Put all values.

`3 = (17 - 2)/(8 - x)`

Simplify them to get answer.

`3 = (15)/(8 - x)`

`3(8 - x) = 15`

`24 - 3x = 15`

`24 - 15 = 3x`

`x = (9)/(3)`

Therefore the value of x is 3.

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