SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b (5,7); x+6y=5 The equation of the line is y=_____

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Question 358726: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b
(5,7); x+6y=5
The equation of the line is y=___________
(Simplify)

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since the line is parallel it will keep the same left hand side of the equation (x-y relationship).
Use the point to determine the new right hand side.
x%2B6y=5%2B6%287%29=5%2B42=47
x%2B6y=47
6y=-x%2B47
highlight%28y=-%281%2F6%29x%2B47%2F6%29
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