document.write( "Question 310085: Write an equation of the line contaiing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b. (3,8); x+4y=9. The equation of the line is y=_ \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #221809 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! y=mx+b. \n" ); document.write( "(3,8); \n" ); document.write( "x+4y=9 \n" ); document.write( "4y=-x+9 \n" ); document.write( "y=-x/4+9 (red line) \n" ); document.write( "This line has a slope=-1/4. \n" ); document.write( "A parallel line will also have a slope=-1/4 \n" ); document.write( "8=-1/4*3+b \n" ); document.write( "8=-3/4+b \n" ); document.write( "b=8+3/4 \n" ); document.write( "b=(32+3)/4 \n" ); document.write( "b=35/4 the Y intercept. \n" ); document.write( "y=-x/4+35/4 (green line) \n" ); document.write( " |