Find the value of “y” with the given slope

Question

A line contains the points(-8,-1) and (14,y). If it’s slope is -3/5, find the value of y.

Answer 1

m = (y₂ - y₁) / (x₂ - x₁)

-3/5 = [y - (-1)] / [14 - (-8)]

-3/5 = (y + 1) / 22

Now solve for y and finish from here.