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The pair of points (−6, y) and (4, 8) lie on a line with a slope of 5/2.
The formula used to solve for the slope of a line is: blank
The correct set-up of this problem is 8 - y/ 4- (- 6)) = blank
When solving this problem, in order to get the variable y out of the numerator, you must: blank
The correct value for the missing y is: blank
Answer choices:
x2 - x1/ y2 - y1
Cross multiply
y2 - y1/ x2 - x1
-5/2
y2 + y1/ x2 + x1
-4
2/5
Combine like terms
4
5/2
-17
Distributive property
The formula used to solve for the slope of a line is: (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
The correct set-up of this problem is (8 - y) / (4 - (-6)) = 5/2
When solving this problem, in order to get the variable y out of the numerator, you must cross multiply.
The correct value for the missing y is: -17