SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that is parallel to the line 3x − y = −3 and passes through the point (4, −2).

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Question 464528: Write the equation of the line that is parallel to the line 3x − y = −3 and passes through the point (4, −2).
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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 Line parallel to the graph of 3x - y = -3 OR y = 3x + 3 (green)

Slope of the line parallel is m = 3 (identical slopes)

New line:

y = 3x+ b  |using ordered pair (4,-2) to solve for b

-2 = 12 + b

-14 = b

 y = 3x -14 (blue)