SOLUTION: the straight line1 has an equation y=2x+3 the straight line2 is parallel to the straight line1 the straight line2 passes through the point (3,2) Find the equation of the straigh

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Question 748620: the straight line1 has an equation y=2x+3
the straight line2 is parallel to the straight line1
the straight line2 passes through the point (3,2)
Find the equation of the straight line2

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = 2x + 3
The second line must have
the same gradient as the first
line if it is parallel to it
i.e. 2
Using y - b = m(x - a)
y - 2 = 2(x - 3)
y - 2 = 2x - 6
y = 2x - 6 + 2
y = 2x - 4