SOLUTION: write an equation of the line containing the given point and parellel to the given line. express your answer in the form y=mx+b. (3,6); x+6y=7

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Question 326126: write an equation of the line containing the given point and parellel to the given line. express your answer in the form y=mx+b. (3,6); x+6y=7
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If you put the given equation into slope-intercept form then you will be able to determine the slope of the given line by inspection. Then use:



to determine the slope of the desired parallel line. Then use the point-slope form to write an equation of the desired line:



where are the coordinates of the given point and is the given/calculated slope. Finally, arrange your equation into slope intercept form:



Note:

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