SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parrallel to the given line. (4,8);x+7y=2

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Question 368163: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parrallel to the given line.
(4,8);x+7y=2
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A parallel line has the same left hand side, different right side.
Use the point to find the new right hand side.
x%2B7y=4%2B7%288%29=4%2B56=60
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highlight%28x%2B7y=60%29
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graph%28300%2C300%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2C0%2C%2860-x%29%2F7%2C%282-x%29%2F7%29