Question

(-5,-2),(-7,r) if m=5/9 what is r? slope

Answer 1

Answer:

r = -28/9

Step-by-step explanation:

use slope formula of (y₂-y₁) / (x₂-x₁)

5/9 = [r - (-2)] / [-7 - (-5)]

5/9 = (r+2) /-2

cross-multiply to get:

-2(5) = 9(r+2)

-10 = 9r + 18

-28 = 9r

r = -28/9