SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line described.. through (3,0) parallel to y=-1/8x+2

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Question 908717: Write the equation of the line described.. through (3,0) parallel to y=-1/8x+2
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation of the line described.. through (3,0) parallel to y=-1/8x+2
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slope of the given equation:: -1/8
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slope of the desired equation:: -1/8
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Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "b"::
0 = (-1/8)3 + b
b = 3/8
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Equation:
y = (-1/8)x + (3/8)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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