SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line that passes through (5,3) and is parallel to 9x+3y=6

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Question 1021700: Write the equation of a line that passes through (5,3) and is parallel to 9x+3y=6
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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As before, the slope is m = -A/B = -9/3 = -3
Then use y = mx + b and get
3 = -3(5) + b
3 = -15 + b
b = 18
y = -3x + 18