Question

Question

Use an equation to find the value of k so that the line that passes through the given points has the given slope.

(1,3), (5,k); m=2

Answer 1

The value of k is 11.

Explanation:

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

2=(k-3)/(5-1)

2=(k-3)/4

2*4=k-3

8=k-3

k=8+3

k=11