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document.write( "How do I solve this.  Parallel to y = -2x passing through (7,8) </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "How do I solve this. Parallel to y = -2x passing through (7,8)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Standard form of equation for a straight line: y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept<BR>\n" );
document.write( "For given problem:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "slope m=-2 since line is parallel to y=-2x whose slope=-2.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "equation: y=-2x+b<BR>\n" );
document.write( "solve for b using (x,y) coordinates of given point (7,8)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8=-2*7+b<BR>\n" );
document.write( "b=8+14=22<BR>\n" );
document.write( "equation: y=-2x+22 </SPAN>\n" );
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