SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. (4,-2) ; 2x-3y=4

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Question 840220: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line.
(4,-2) ; 2x-3y=4
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Parallel lines means it has the same form, different constant.
2x-3y=D
Use the point to solve for D.
2%284%29-3%28-2%29=D
D=8%2B6
D=14
highlight%282x-3y=14%29