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Find a number $t$ such that the point $(t, 2 t)$ is on the line containing the points (3,-7) and (5,-15).
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The slope, m, is given by the formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) Using the given points, we have: m = (-15 - (-7)) / (5 - 3) m = (-15 + 7) / 2 m = -8 / 2 m = -4 Show more…
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