SOLUTION: L has y-intercept (0,-3) and is parallel to the line with equation y=2/3x+1 i am not sure how to make an equation out (0,3) to solve the problem

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Question 27577: L has y-intercept (0,-3) and is parallel to the line with equation y=2/3x+1
i am not sure how to make an equation out (0,3) to solve the problem

Answer by mbarugel(146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In order to find L, we must know its slope (m) and y-intercept (b). Then L will be:
L+=+m%2AX+%2B+b
We're told that b = -3. So we have to find the slope. In order to find it, bear in mind that when two lines are parallel, they share the same slope. Since L is parallel to the line with equation %282%2F3%29x%2B1, then L has a slope of 2/3. Therefore,
L=%282%2F3%29X+-+3