SOLUTION: write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line: (3,7); x+2y=6
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Question 401974: write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line: (3,7); x+2y=6
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
parallel means the slope is the same, so the x and y coefficients are the same
substitute the given point to find the new constant term
x + 2y = ? ___ (3) + 2(7) = ? ___ 17 = ?
the new equation is ___ x + 2y = 17
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