document.write( "Question 965663: The problem is... Write an equation for a linear function whose graph has the given characteristics. Passes through (2,5), parallel to the graph of g(x)=4x-7. If you can help me with the steps i would appreciate it. I can't figure out how to do this one? thank you in advance for your help, i look forward to hearing from you!! \n" ); document.write( "
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Write an equation for a linear function whose graph has the given characteristics. Passes through (2,5), parallel to the graph of g(x)=4x-7.
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\n" ); document.write( "The given equation has a slope of m=4, parallel lines have the same slope
\n" ); document.write( "Start with form: mx + b = y
\n" ); document.write( "given that; m = 4; x = 2; y = 5, we can find b
\n" ); document.write( "4(2) + b = 5
\n" ); document.write( "8 + b = 5
\n" ); document.write( "b = 5 - 8
\n" ); document.write( "b = -3
\n" ); document.write( "therefore the equation is y = 4x - 3
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\n" ); document.write( "Confirm this, substitute x with 2 and find y
\n" ); document.write( "y = 4(2) - 3
\n" ); document.write( "y = 5. agrees with given point \n" ); document.write( "
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