SOLUTION: What is the slope of a line that is parallel to the line represented by the equation y-2x=7?

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Question 463835: What is the slope of a line that is parallel to the line represented by the equation y-2x=7?
Found 2 solutions by richard1234, Alan3354:
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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y - 2x = 7

y = 2x + 7

This line, as well as all other lines parallel to this one, have a slope of 2.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the slope of a line that is parallel to the line represented by the equation y-2x=7?
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Slope = 2