SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line parallel to the given line but passing through the given point.
y=-3x-6; (-1,5)
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Question 772946: Write the equation of a line parallel to the given line but passing through the given point.
y=-3x-6; (-1,5)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation of a line parallel to the given line but passing through the given point.
y=-3x-6; (-1,5)
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Given equation slope = -3
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Parallel line slope must be -3
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Form: y = mx + b
5 = -3*-1+b
b = 5-3 = 2
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Equation:
y = -3x+2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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