Question

Find the value of y so that the line that passes through the points (5,4) and (-5, y) has a slope of

3/5

Answer 1

y = -2

Explanation:

Slope m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

3/5 = (y - 4)/(-5 - 5)

3/5 = (y - 4)/-10

y - 4 = -10(3/5)

y - 4 = -6

y = -2