SOLUTION: Can you help me find an equation of a line containing the point (1, 5) and parallel to f(x) = 3x - 4.

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Question 622333: Can you help me find an equation of a line containing the point (1, 5) and parallel to f(x) = 3x - 4.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

line containing the point (1, 5) and parallel to f(x) = highlight%283%29x- 4.

y = mx + b

New line:  parallel, same slope m = 3

 y = 3x + b   ||  Using Pt(1,5) to solve for b

 5 = 3 + b

 2 = b

 y = 3x + 2