SOLUTION: Passes through (7, -8) and is parallel to 2x+5y=14

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Question 1123643: Passes through (7, -8) and is parallel to 2x+5y=14
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Alan3354:
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x + 5y = c


2*7 + 5*(-8) = c


14 - 40 = c = -26.


Answer.  2x + 5y = -26.


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Passes through (7, -8) and is parallel to 2x+5y=14
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Find the slope of the equation, call it m.
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Use y-y%5B1%5D+=+m%2A%28x-x%5B1%5D%29 where (x1,y1) is the point.