A line passes through the point (-2,7) and has a slope of -5. What is the value of a if the point (a,2) is also on the line?

Respuesta :

Answer:

a = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope, m from point   -2,7     to    a,2     has to be   -5

m = (y1-y2)/(x1-x2)

-5  = ( 7-2)/(-2 -a)     solve for 'a'......cross multiply

10+ 5a = 5

5a = -5

a = -1