SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line parallel to the given line but passing through the given point. y = x+4; (-7,1)

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Question 684030: Write the equation of a line parallel to the given line but passing through the given point.
y = x+4; (-7,1)

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation of a line parallel to the given line but passing through the given point.
y = x+4; (-7,1)
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m = 1
Then do it like this one.
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Slope 5 and the point (4,0)
Use y = mx + b and the point to find b
0 = 5*4 + b
b = -20
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y = 5x - 20

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