SOLUTION: Find the equation of a line parallel to the line -x+2y=12 that goes through the point (10,8)

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Question 1073154: Find the equation of a line parallel to the line -x+2y=12 that goes through the point (10,8)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A parallel line would be identical on the left hand side.
-x%2B2y=D
Use the point to solve for D.
-10%2B2%288%29=D
D=16-10
D=6
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highlight%28-x%2B2y=6%29
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