document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=33316>Question 33316</A>This question is from textbook <A HREF=http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0395937760/algebrahomeworkh>algebra 1</A><BR>\n" );
document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Write an equation of the line that is parallel to the given line and passes through the point.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "9.) y= 1/2x+8 (-6,4) </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Equation of a parallel line = y = (1/2)x + k;<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The above equation passes thru (-6,4)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "So, 4 = 1/2(-6) + k => k=7;<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Answer: y = (1/2)x+7 is the required equation </SPAN>\n" );
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