SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line that passes through the point T (-2,-5) and is parallel to the line y=5x+7.

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Question 1168668: Write an equation of a line that passes through the point T (-2,-5) and is parallel to the line y=5x+7.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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parallel lines have the same slope so the slope of the needed line is 5
point slope formula y-y1=m(x-x1), m slope, (x1, y1) point
y+5=5(x+2)
y=5x+5