SOLUTION: write the equation of a line that passes through (1,-3) and is parallel to the line 7x+y=-5

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Question 544605: write the equation of a line that passes through (1,-3) and is parallel to the line 7x+y=-5
Answer by friesr(113) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = -7x - 5
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since it is parallel it will have the same slope -7 so lets solve for b
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-3 = -7(1) + b
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b = 4
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y = -7x + 4
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