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Determine x so that the slope of the line through (1, 4) and (x, 2) is 2.

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Determine x so that the slope of the line through (1, 4) and (x, 2) is 2.

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Solution

Given, the slope of the line through (1, 4) and (x, 2) is 2.

∴ `(2 -4)/(x -1)=2`

`(-2)/(x - 1) = 2`

`(-1)/(x - 1) = 1`

–1 = x – 1

x = 0

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Chapter 14: Equation of a Line - Exercise 14 (D) [Page 201]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 14 Equation of a Line
Exercise 14 (D) | Q 3. (iv) | Page 201
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