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?


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Answer 1

Answer:

x = -3

Step-by-step explanation:

Substitute the values m = 1 and from the points into the slope formula. Then solve for x.

$m = \frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\\\\1 = \frac{1--6}{4-x}\\\\1 = \frac{7}{4-x}\\\\4-x = 7\\\\-3 = x$