In the xy-plane, if a line passes through the points (3, 5) and (k, 11) and has a slope of 2, what is the value of k?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
The slope formula is m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1). Substitute the given values: 2 = (11 - 5) / (k - 3). This simplifies to 2 = 6 / (k - 3). So, 2(k - 3) = 6, which means k - 3 = 3. Therefore, k = 6.
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