SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing th egiven point and parallel to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b. (8,9); x+8y=5

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Question 336926: Write an equation of the line containing th egiven point and parallel to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b.
(8,9); x+8y=5

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A parallel line would have the same left hand side, different right hand side.
Use the point to determine the right hand side.
x%2B8y=8%2B8%289%29=8%2B72=80
x%2B8y=80
8y=-x%2B80
highlight%28y=-%281%2F8%29x%2B10%29