Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 2 Linear Equations and Functions - 2.2 Find Slope and Rate of Change - 2.2 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 87: 37

Answer

$k=-3.$

Work Step by Step

By using the slope formula, the slope of the line is: $m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\\-2=\frac{-3-7}{2-k}\\-2(2-k)=-10\\2-k=5\\-k=3\\k=-3.$
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