SOLUTION: How would I figure out: Find an equation for a line with the given properties: Equation for a line parallel to y= -2x containing the point (7,8) thank you!

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Question 505775: How would I figure out: Find an equation for a line with the given properties:
Equation for a line parallel to y= -2x containing the point (7,8)

thank you!
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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8=-2*7+b
8=-14+b
8+14=b
b=22
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y=-2x+22