SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line through (-2,5) and parallel to 2x-y=4

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Question 385063: Find an equation of the line through (-2,5) and parallel to 2x-y=4
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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parallel means the same coefficients (slope) but a different constant term (intercept)

substituting ___ 2(-2) - (5) = -9

new equation ___ 2x - y = -9