SOLUTION: How do I write the equation of the line that goes through the point (-6,8) and is parallel to the line 10x

SOLUTION: How do I write the equation of the line that goes through the point (-6,8) and is parallel to the line 10x - 15y = -12

Question 344729: How do I write the equation of the line that goes through the point (-6,8) and is parallel to the line 10x - 15y = -12
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"parallel to the line 10x - 15y = -12"
Solve for y to obtain this format y = mx + b and find slope m

m = 10/15 = 2/3
Using point-slope formula, , with x = -6, & y = 8,

y = (2/3)x + 14
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