SOLUTION: 7. Write a slope-intercept equation for a line parallel to the line x + 4y = 7 which passes through the point (12, - 7).

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Question 1136292: 7. Write a slope-intercept equation for a line parallel to the line x + 4y = 7 which passes through
the point (12, - 7).

Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x%2B4y=12%2B4%28-7%29

x%2B4y=12-28

x%2B4y=-16

now solve for y in terms of x, and finish in form of y=mx+b.