SOLUTION: Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line and that passes through the given point. y = 3/4x – 9; (–8, –18)

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Question 950402: Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line and that passes through the given point. y = 3/4x – 9; (–8, –18)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Parallel lines have identical slopes.
y-%28-18%29=%283%2F4%29%28x-%28-8%29%29
y%2B18=%283%2F4%29%28x%2B8%29
y%2B18=%283%2F4%29x%2B6
y=%283%2F4%29x-12