Question

The points (4,1) and (x,-6) lie on the same line. If the slope of the line is 1, what is the value of x?

Answer 1

x= -3

Explanation:

(-6-1)/(x-4) = 1

Then solve for x

-6-1 = x-4

x-4 = -7

x= -7+4

x= -3

Answer 2

x = -3

Explanation: