Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Linear Functions and Slope - Exercise Set - Page 152: 69

Answer

$y=-2$

Work Step by Step

The slope of the line through the two points $(x_{1},y_{1})$ and $(x_{2},y_{2})$ is given with the formula: $m=\frac{y_{2}-y_{1}}{x_{2}-x_{1}}$ Now, we have to slove for y. $-3=\frac{4-y}{1-3}$ $-3=\frac{4-y}{-2}$ Then, multiply with -2. $6=4-y$ $6-4=-y$ $-y=2$ $y=-2$
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