SOLUTION: write an equation : through (1,3) parallel to y=2x-3

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Question 290411: write an equation : through (1,3) parallel to y=2x-3
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
write an equation : through (1,3) parallel to y=2x-3
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The given equation has slope = 2
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Equation form: y = mx + b
m = 2 and y = 3 when x = 1
Solve for "b":
3 = 2*1 + b
b = 1
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Equation: y = 2x+1
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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