Question

The line y = mx − 8 passes through the point (5, 2); the value of m is ______.

Options

• 1

• 2

• −2

• −1

Answer 1

The line y = mx − 8 passes through the point (5, 2); the value of m is 2.

Explanation:

Since the line y = mx − 8 passes through the point (5, 2), substitute x = 5 and y = 2 into the equation:

2 = m(5) − 8

2 + 8 = 5m

10 = 5m

m = 2