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2 January, 13:05

How do I find the value of x so the slope of a line through (x, 5) and (4,2) is 1/3?

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  1. 2 January, 16:54
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    Slope=change in y/change in x

    1/3 = 5-2/x-4 (or 2-5/4-x)

    1/3 = 3/x-4

    then cross multiply

    1 (x-4) = 3 (3)

    x-4=9

    add 4 to both sides

    x=13
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