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 (7,9);x+9y=2 the equation of the line is y=

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Question 360282: 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
(7,9);x+9y=2
the equation of the line is y=

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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(7,9);
x+9y=2
9y=-x+2
y=-x/9 +(2/9)
slope = -1/9
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plug 7,9
9=-1/9 *7+b
9+7/9=b
88/9=b
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parallel line so slope will be same
y= -1/9*x+88/9
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