SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing (9,-9) and parallel to the graph of 5x-9y=4. The equation of the line is _=126

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Question 560132: Write an equation of the line containing (9,-9) and parallel to the graph of 5x-9y=4.
The equation of the line is _=126

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation of the line containing (9,-9) and
parallel to the graph of 5x-9y=4
Given line in slope-intercept form:
y = (5/9)x - (4/9)
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slope = 5/9
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Form:
y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
-9 = (5/9)9 + b
b = -14
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Equation:
y = (5/9)x - 14
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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