SOLUTION: It says I have to write an equivalent of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line express y= mx+ b. Type your answer in slopes intercept form. (6, 7) x+

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Question 1064991: It says I have to write an equivalent of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line express y= mx+ b. Type your answer in slopes intercept form. (6, 7) x+ 5y= 9
Answer by josgarithmetic(39800) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If parallel, then x%2B5y=c. This keeps the same slope.

Point must include (6,7).
6%2B5%2A7=c
6%2B35=c
c=41

Equation: x%2B5y=41
5y=-x%2B41
highlight%28y=-x%2F5%2B41%2F5%29----------slope-intercept form