SOLUTION: I know I am doing something wrong here because I just cannot grasp this problem, and others like it. Please help: Write an equationn of the line containing the given point and pa

Question 360593: I know I am doing something wrong here because I just cannot grasp this problem, and others like it. Please help:
Write an equationn of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express in the form y=mx+b
(-7,8); 4x=9y+7
Thanky ou
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equationn of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express in the form y=mx+b
(-7,8); 4x=9y+7
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Find the slope of the given line.
9y = 4x+7
y = (4/9)x + (7/9)
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slope = 4/9
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Form of your equation:
y = mx + b
8 = (4/9)(-7) + b
8 = -28/9 + b
b = (72+28)/9
b = 100/9
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Equation:
y = (4/9)x + (100/9)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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