SOLUTION: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in​ point-slope form and general form. Passing through (-9,1) and parallel to the line whose equation is 8x-3y-7=0

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Question 1112167: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in​ point-slope form and general form.
Passing through (-9,1) and parallel to the line whose equation is 8x-3y-7=0
The equation of the line in​ point-slope form is:
The equation of the line in general form is:
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Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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The given line is 8x-3y=7 or 3y=8x-7; y=(8/3)x-(7/3)
parallel lines have same slope so m=8/3
point slope form is y-y1=m(x-x1), m slope (x1, y1) point
y-1=(8/3)(x+9) Point-slope form
y=(8/3)x+25 Slope-intercept form
Standard form is 3y=8x+75, or 8x-3y=-75
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