SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope–intercept form for the line that passes through (5, 12) and is parallel to y = 8x + 7.

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Question 674099: Write an equation in slope–intercept form for the line that passes through (5, 12) and is parallel to y = 8x + 7.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = mx + b

y = 8x + b

12 = 8*5 + b

12 = 40 + b

12 - 40 = b

- 28 = b

b = -28

So the equation of the parallel line is y = 8x - 28