Question

Find the missing value so that the line passing through the points has the given slope.

(7, 1) and (x, 4); m = 3/4

Answer 1

Answer: The missing value is 5. x = 5.

Explanation:

Plug the values into the equation for slope

(4-1)/(x-1) = 3/4

Simplify

3/(x-1) = 3/4

Since we already know the numerator is 3 and we know the denominator is equal to 4, x-1 must equal 4.

x-1 =5, thus x = 5.