SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express your anwser in the form y=mx+b. (4,6);x+2y=9

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Question 314091: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express your anwser in the form y=mx+b.
(4,6);x+2y=9

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A parallel line would have the same left hand side, different right hand side.
Use the point to determine the right hand side.
x%2B2y=4%2B2%286%29=4%2B12=16
x%2B2y=16
2y=-x%2B16
y=-%281%2F2%29x%2B8