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Question 22477: Write an equation of the line in slope-intercept form that is parallel to the given line and passes through the given point
y=5x + 11 (8,0)
slope______
equation_________
Thanks
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, algebrahelp101:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The slope is 5.
Since it is a line it has the form y=mx+b
Replace m, x, and y with m=5, x=8, y=0 to solve for "b"
0=5(8)+b
b=-40
The equation you want is y=5x-40
Cheers
Stan H.
Answer by algebrahelp101(11) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The slope is 5.
Since it is a line it has the form y=mx+b
Replace m, x, and y with m=5, x=8, y=0 to solve for "b"
0=5(8)+b
b=-40
The equation you want is y=5x-40
Cheers
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