The points -5, -24 and 5,r lie on a line with slope 4. Find the missing coordinate r. Slope = (y2 -

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    The points -5, -24 and 5,r lie on a line with slope 4. Find the missing coordinate r.

    Slope = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

    Plugging in our numbers, we get:
    4 = (r - -24)/(5 - -5)
    4 = (r +24)/10

    Cross multiply:
    r + 24 = 40

    Subtract 24 from each side:
    r = 16
     

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