SOLUTION: how do i find my equation of a line parallel to 2x-4y=20 that passes through (8,-3)

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Question 397599: how do i find my equation of a line parallel to 2x-4y=20 that passes through (8,-3)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Parallel lines have the same left hand side (x-y relationship),
Use the point to determine the right hand side,
2x-4y=2%288%29-4%28-3%29=16%2B12=28
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2x-4y=28
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