cindycristanchoo
cindycristanchoo cindycristanchoo
  • 12-06-2017
  • Mathematics
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A line passes through the point (4, –2) and has a slope of 1/2. What is the value of a if the point (–4, a) is also on the line?

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BeautifulAfflictions
BeautifulAfflictions BeautifulAfflictions
  • 08-07-2017
*Hint: In order to solve this, you first need to find b (the y-intercept) before finding a.

y = mx + b
-2 = 1/2 (4) + b
-2 = 2 + b
b = -4

And now you find a.

a = 1/2 (-4) - 4
a = -2 -4
a = -6
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ccchavez08
ccchavez08 ccchavez08
  • 13-10-2021

Answer:-6

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