Mathematics
The line y = mx - 8 passes through the point (5, 2); the value of m is :
1
2
-2
-1
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Answer
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 = 5m - 8
⇒ 5m = 2 + 8
⇒ 5m = 10
⇒ m =
⇒ m = 2
Hence, option 2 is the correct option.
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