Question

Find the value of p so the line that passes through (4, -2) and (p, -1) has a slope of 1/7

Answer 1

You know the slope formula is:

`m = (y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

Plug in all the given information:

`(1)/(7) = (-1 - (-2))/(p-4)`

Simplify:

`(1)/(7) = (1)/(p-4)`

Solve for p:

`(1)/(7) (p-4) = 1`

`p-4 = (1)/( (1)/(7) )`

Use the reciprocal property, and subtract 4:

`p = 1 *7 - 4`

`p = 7-4=3`

There's your answer: p = 3. If any step doesn't make sense, then feel free to tell me!

Answer 2

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