SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line that is parallel to the line y = 6x -4 and that passes through the point (4,5)

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Question 275362: Find an equation of the line that is parallel to the line y = 6x -4 and that passes through the point (4,5)
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
parallel means same slope, so the x and y coefficients don't change

substitute the new point to find the new constant (b) term

5 = 6(4) + b ___ 5 = 24 + b ___ -19 = b

new line ___ y = 6x - 19

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