document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1168881>Question 1168881</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Write an equation of the line that passes through (-5, -1) and is parallel to the line y = 4x-6. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "If two lines are parallel, they will have the same gradient (slope)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "So, gradient (slope) = 4 (from equation y = 4x - 6)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Using the formula y - b = m(x - a) and coords (-5, -1)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "y - (-1) = 4(x - (-5)) = y + 1 = 4(x + 5) = y = 4x + 20 - 1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Equation is y = 4x + 19.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Hope this helps :-) </SPAN>\n" );
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