SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line that is parallel to the given line and passes through the point. 9.) y= 1/2x+8 (-6,4)

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: Write an equation of the line that is parallel to the given line and passes through the point.
9.) y= 1/2x+8 (-6,4)
This question is from textbook algebra 1

Answer by mukhopadhyay(490)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Line parallel to y = (1/2)x+8 will have the same slope as 1/2;
Equation of a parallel line = y = (1/2)x + k;
The above equation passes thru (-6,4)
So, 4 = 1/2(-6) + k => k=7;
Answer: y = (1/2)x+7 is the required equation

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