Question

Find the value of y if the line through the two given points is to have the indicated slope? (−1,y) (−2,2), m=-3

Answer 1

`y=-1`

Explanation:

Using the slope formula `m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

`-3=(y-2)/(-1-(-2))`

`-3=(y-2)/(-1+2)`

`-3=(y-2)/1`

`-3=y-2`

`-1=y`