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Question 509072: Find the slope-intercept form for the line satisfying the conditions.
How do I solve this. Parallel to y = -2x passing through (7,8)
Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find the slope-intercept form for the line satisfying the conditions.
How do I solve this. Parallel to y = -2x passing through (7,8)
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Standard form of equation for a straight line: y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept
For given problem:
slope m=-2 since line is parallel to y=-2x whose slope=-2.
equation: y=-2x+b
solve for b using (x,y) coordinates of given point (7,8)
8=-2*7+b
b=8+14=22
equation: y=-2x+22
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