SOLUTION: Find the equation for the line that passes through the point (-2,4), and that is parallel to the line with the equation y=3/4�-7/2

Question 759877: Find the equation for the line that passes through the point (-2,4), and that is parallel to the line with the equation y=3/4�-7/2
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the equation for the line that passes through the point (-2,4), and that is parallel to the line with the equation y=3/4�-7/2
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slope = 3/4
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Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
4 = (3/4)(-2) + b
b = 4+(3/2) = 11/2
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Equation:
y = (3/4)x + 11/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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