SOLUTION: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in slope-intercept form. Passing through (5, -3) and parallel to the line whose equation is y = -7x + 7.

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Question 103308: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in slope-intercept form.
Passing through (5, -3) and parallel to the line whose equation is y = -7x + 7.

Answer by HyperBrain(694) About Me  (Show Source):
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The line y=-7x%2B7 has a slope of -7.
Then, the line parallel to it must have a slope of -7, too.
y=mx%2Bb
It passes through (5,-3) so,
-3=-7%2A5%2Bb
b=32
Thus,
y=-7x%2B32----This is the equation of the line parallel to y=-7x%2B7