SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line through (3,8) and parallel to y=2x-8

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Question 1060629: Find the equation of the line through (3,8) and parallel to y=2x-8
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Parallel line have identical slopes.
m=2
Using the point slope form of a line,
y-8=2%28x-3%29
y-8=2x-6
y=2x%2B2