SOLUTION: Graphing Lines by the intercepts method. Find the equation of the line parallel to the line 3x-2y=4 and passing through the point (5,-4).

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Question 375247: Graphing Lines by the intercepts method.
Find the equation of the line parallel to the line 3x-2y=4 and passing through the point (5,-4).

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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The line must have the form 3x - 2y = c, because of the parallel condition. To find c , use the coordinates of the given point: 3*5 - 2*-4 = 15+8 = 23. Thus the equation is 3x-2y = 23.