Question

Find the value of X or Y so that the line through the points has the given slope. (X, 0) and (4,1); slope: 1/5

Answer 1

Point slope formula:
(y₂ -y₁) = m(x₂ - x₁)
(1 - 0) = $\frac{1}{5}$(4 - X)
1 = $\frac{4}{5} - \frac{1}{5} X$
$\frac{1}{5} = -\frac{1}{5} X$

-1 = X