PLEASE HELP! I HAVE A TEST TOMORROW! WILL REWARD MEDAL/FAN!

Find the value of r so that the line through (-4, 3) and (r, -3) has a slope of 2/3.

Thank you!

Question

PLEASE HELP! I HAVE A TEST TOMORROW! WILL REWARD MEDAL/FAN!

Find the value of r so that the line through (-4, 3) and (r, -3) has a slope of 2/3.

Thank you!

aravindg · Answer

Do you know the slope formula?

lilai3 · Answer

is it y2-y1 over x2-x1?

kainui · Answer

Exactly, you're pretty much almost done with the problem!

lilai3 · Answer

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kainui · Answer

Take your best guess at how to use the formula for slope to solve this, and I'll help nudge you in the right direction. You're almost there, seriously lol

lilai3 · Answer

can you show me how to solve for x? i'm still really sorta confused with that... i know how to get the answer using the formula, but i don't really get how to solve for r.

kainui · Answer

Sure, show me where you get stuck and I'll help.

lilai3 · Answer

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