SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel of the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b (-7,9);6x=7y+3

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Question 382801: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel of the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b
(-7,9);6x=7y+3

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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(-7,9);6x=7y+3
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6x=7y+3
7y=6x-3
/7
y =6x/7 -3/7
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compare with y =mx+b
m= 6/7
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parallel line will have same slope
(-7,9);
Plug the values in
y=mx+b
6*-7=7*6/7 +b
-42=6+b
b=-48
Equation
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