SOLUTION: If a graph is a line that is parallel to the line g(x) = −9x − 1 and contains the point (7, 1), determine the linear function.

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Question 868076: If a graph is a line that is parallel to the line
g(x) = −9x − 1
and contains the point
(7, 1),
determine the linear function.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The line would have the same slope, different intercept.
h%28x%29=-9x%2Bb
Use the point to solve for b
h%287%29=-9%287%29%2Bb=1
-63%2Bb=1
b=64
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