SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line that passes through(4,-1) and is parallel to the line y=3x+7 .

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Question 1187170: Write an equation of the line that passes through(4,-1) and is parallel to the line y=3x+7 .

Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

given:
the line that passes through (,)
and is parallel to the line
use s slope point equation of the line:

if the line is parallel to the line , they will have same slope
so, find a slope of the given line is
..........substitute slope and coordinates of the given point







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