SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope–intercept form for the line that passes through (5, 12) and is parallel to y = 8x + 7.
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Question 674099: Write an equation in slope–intercept form for the line that passes through (5, 12) and is parallel to y = 8x + 7.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = mx + b
y = 8x + b
12 = 8*5 + b
12 = 40 + b
12 - 40 = b
- 28 = b
b = -28
So the equation of the parallel line is y = 8x - 28
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