SOLUTION: A is the point (2, 7) and B is the point (−1, −2) Find the equation of the line through A parallel to the line y = 4x − 5, giving your answer in the form y = m

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Question 989532: A is the point (2, 7) and B is the point (−1, −2)
Find the equation of the line through A parallel to the line y = 4x − 5, giving your answer in the form y = mx + c.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A parallel line would have the same slope.
y=4x%2Bb
Use the point A to solve for b
7=4%282%29%2Bb
7=8%2Bb
b=-1
So,
y=4x-1