SOLUTION: write an equation for a line that is parallel to 2x+4y=-8 and passes through the point (10,-15).

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Question 1150611: write an equation for a line that is parallel to 2x+4y=-8 and passes through the point (10,-15).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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An equation for line parallel to given line will have the same left-hand member.

2x%2B4y=2x%2B4y
and to get the needed constant right-hand member, just substitute values for the point to be included in the line you are looking for.

2x%2B4y=2%2A10%2B4%2A%28-15%29
and simplify.