SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line (8, -4) 5x-9y=4

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Question 710483: Write the equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line
(8, -4) 5x-9y=4

Answer by Gogonati(855)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write the equation in the slope-intercept form.
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the slope of the line is Parallel lines have the same slope.
The equation of the line through the point (8,-4)is:
Simplify and get:
Multiply both sides by 9:
Write the equation in standard form.

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