The slope of a line through the points (-2, 4) and (6, b) is -3/4 What is the value of b?

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Aparna · Answer 1 · 2022-07-25T06:27:39+0000

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Answer:

-2

Explanation:

The slope formula can be used. Fill in the given information and solve for b.

m = (y2 -y1)/(x2 -x1)

-3/4 = (b -4)/(6 -(-2))

-6 = b -4 . . . . . . multiply by 8

-2 = b . . . . . . . . add 4

The value of b is -2.