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  • 25-04-2019
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the slope of the line that passes through the points (-2,y) and (-5,7) is -2/3. what is the value of y?

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sqdancefan
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  • 29-04-2019

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

slope = rise/run = (7-y)/(-5-(-2)) = -2/3

3(7 -y) = -2(-3) . . . . . multiply by 3(-3)

7 -y = 2 . . . . . . . . . . . divide by 3

7 -2 = y = 5 . . . . . . . . add y-2

The value of y is 5.

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