SOLUTION: The general equation of a line through (4,0) which is parallel to the line containing points (1,0) and (3,-1) is

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Question 881676: The general equation of a line through (4,0) which is parallel to the line containing points (1,0) and (3,-1) is
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
(1,0) and
(3,-1) m = 1/-2 = -1/2
***Using point-slope form, P(4,0)
y - 0 = (-1/2)(x - 4)
y = (-1/2)x + 2
0r
x + 2y = 4

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