SOLUTION: Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line and passes through the given point. y = x + 8; (4, 10)
A. y = x
B. y = x + 6
C. y = x – 6
D. y = x
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Question 684131: Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line and passes through the given point. y = x + 8; (4, 10)
A. y = x
B. y = x + 6
C. y = x – 6
D. y = x + 6
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = x + 8 ----> m = 1, b = 8
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y = mx+b
y = 1x + b
y = x + b
10 = 4 + b
10-4 = b
6 = b
b = 6
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y = mx+b
y = 1x + 6
y = x + 6
So the answer is choice B
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