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

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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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