SOLUTION: Write a line parallel to y = 2x-4 and passing through the point (2,3) (1.0 points) Question 12 options: a) y=(1/2)x-1 b) y=2x-3 c) y=2x-1 d) none of the above

SOLUTION: Write a line parallel to y = 2x-4 and passing through the point (2,3) (1.0 points) Question 12 options: a) y=(1/2)x-1 b) y=2x-3 c) y=2x-1 d) none of the above

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Question 566761: Write a line parallel to y = 2x-4 and passing through the point (2,3) (1.0 points)
Question 12 options:
a) y=(1/2)x-1
b) y=2x-3
c) y=2x-1
d) none of the above

Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the line is in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b)

a parallel line has the same slope, so the m doesn't change

plug in the x and y from the new point to find the new b term

(3) = 2(2) + ?
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