SOLUTION: Write the point-slope form of the line passing through (2, -12) and parallel to y=3x. A.) y - 12 = -1/3 (x + 2) B.) y + 12 = -1/3 (x - 2) C.) y + 12 = 3(x - 2) D.) y + 12 = -

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Question 1099846: Write the point-slope form of the line passing through (2, -12) and parallel to y=3x.
A.) y - 12 = -1/3 (x + 2)
B.) y + 12 = -1/3 (x - 2)
C.) y + 12 = 3(x - 2)
D.) y + 12 = -3(x - 2)

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the point-slope form of the line passing through (2, -12) and parallel to y=3x.
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Parallel lines have the same slope.
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Use y-y1 = m*(x-x1) where m = slope and (x1,y1) is the point.

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