SOLUTION: Give the equation of the line that passes through point (1,-3) and is parallel to the line y=2x-8. I'm not sure how to figure this out.

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Question 407491: Give the equation of the line that passes through point (1,-3) and is parallel to the line y=2x-8. I'm not sure how to figure this out.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
pretty straightforward

parallel means the slope is the same , so the x and y coefficients don't change
to find the new constant term (to replace -8) , plug in the x and y values of the point

(-3) = 2(1) + ?

-3 = 2 + ?

-5 = ?

the new equation is ___ y = 2x - 5