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OpenStudy (anonymous):

point x is located at (2 -6) and point z is located at (0 5). find the y value for the point y that is located 1/5 the distance from point x to point z

OpenStudy (eyust707):

You need to find two things: The distance between the two points. The slope of the line between the two points.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok

OpenStudy (eyust707):

Do you know how to find the distance between two points?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got 11.18

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The slope is -5.5

OpenStudy (eyust707):

correct

OpenStudy (eyust707):

lets draw a quick picture so we know whats going on

OpenStudy (eyust707):

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