SOLUTION: Given A(2,3) and B(5,8), write an equation of a line parallel to AB containing the point P(-2,-4).

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Question 893: Given A(2,3) and B(5,8), write an equation of a line parallel to AB containing the point P(-2,-4).
Answer by usyim88hk(158)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First, find the slope of the line AB

which is equal to

then use the formula

m is the slope so we can now plug in (5/3) for m

next, plug in (-2,-4) to the equation

then, slove for b




Finally, plug in -2/3
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