Find the Value of Y So That the Slope of the Line

question 61

Multiple Choice

Find the value of y so that the slope of the line between the points ( $$( - 1 , - 2 ) \text { and } ( 5 , y ) \text { is } \frac { 1 } { 2 }$$

• A) y = -12
• B) y = 12
• C) y = 1
• D) y = -1

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