SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel of the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b
(5,-7); 7x+2y=3
Question 382807: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel of the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b
(5,-7); 7x+2y=3 Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! (5,-7);
7x+2y=3
-7x
2y=-7x+3
/2
y=(-7/2)x+3/2
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compare with y= mx+b
m=(-7/2)
equation of line parallel to the above line will have same slope.
Point(-5,7) slope = (-7/2)
Plug these values to get b
y = mx +b
7=(-7/2)*(-5)+b
7=35/2+b
7-35/2=b
(14-35)/2 = b
-21/2 = b
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Equaqtion will be
y = (-7/2)x-21/2
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