Find the value of x or y so that the line passing through the given points has the given slope. (-9,y),(0,-3),m=frac{-7}{9}

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2020-12-13

Find the value of x or y so that the line passing through the given points has the given slope. (-9,y),(0,-3),m=79

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Formula for the slope of a line, given two points on that line slope = m=(y2y1)(x2x1)
Substituting the known values for this problem and simplifying 7/9=(3y)(0(9))
79=(3y)9
Cross-multiplying and solving
63=279y
7=3y
4=y
y=4

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