document.write( "Question 327110: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express your answer in the form y = mx + b\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "(-10,8); 7x-5y = 2\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I need step by step instructions on solving this. I have worked it several times but when I get to the part of removing the parentheses and simplifying, I get lost. \r
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Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express your answer in the form y = mx + b
\n" ); document.write( "(-10,8); 7x-5y = 2
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\n" ); document.write( "The given line has slope = 7/5
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\n" ); document.write( "Find y = mx +b where m = 7/5 and y = 8 when x = -10:
\n" ); document.write( "8 = (7/5)(-10) + b
\n" ); document.write( "8 = -35 + b
\n" ); document.write( "b = 43
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\n" ); document.write( "Equation:
\n" ); document.write( "y = (7/5)x + 43
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\n" ); document.write( "Cheers,
\n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "

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