SOLUTION: write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that is parallel to the graph of the equation and passes through the given point y=3x+6; (4,7)

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Question 399153: write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that is parallel to the graph of the equation and passes through the given point
y=3x+6; (4,7)

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=3x+6; (4,7)
slope m = 3
the parallel line will also have a slope of 3
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find b from y = mx +b
plug m & ( 4,7)
7=3*4+b
7=12+b
b=-5
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The equation is
y = 3x-7