SOLUTION: Find the slope-intercept equation of the line with the following properties: Parallel to the line y=−5; containing the point (4,8).

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Question 778333: Find the slope-intercept equation of the line with the following properties:
Parallel to the line y=−5; containing the point (4,8).

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, oscargut:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the slope-intercept equation of the line with the following properties:
Parallel to the line y=−5; containing the point (4,8).
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Form: y = mx + b
8 = -5*4 + b
b = 28
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Equation:: y = -5x + 28
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ANswer: y = 8
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