SOLUTION: write an equation of the line containing the given point and parrallel to the given line. express your answer in the form y=mx+b. (7,8); x+4y=3

Question 326128: write an equation of the line containing the given point and parrallel to the given line. express your answer in the form y=mx+b. (7,8); x+4y=3
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If you put the given equation into slope-intercept form

then you will be able to determine the slope of the given line by inspection. Then use:

to determine the slope of the desired parallel line. Then use the point-slope form to write an equation of the desired line:

where

are the coordinates of the given point and

is the given/calculated slope. Finally, arrange your equation into slope intercept form:

Note:

John

RELATED QUESTIONS
Help! Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parrallel to the... (answered by nerdybill)

write an equation of the line containing the given points and parrallel to the given... (answered by subudear)

(-6,5);8x=5y+2 Write an equation of the line containing the given point and the... (answered by jim_thompson5910)

Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given... (answered by Alan3354)

Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parellel to the given line.... (answered by madhujiithcharu@yahoo.co.in)

Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to a given... (answered by stanbon,Alan3354)

Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parrallel to the given line. (answered by Fombitz)

Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the line.... (answered by ewatrrr)

Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given.... (answered by nyc_function)