SOLUTION: write an equation of a line containing the specified point and parallel to the indicated line (-1,-6) x-5y=1

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Question 842544: write an equation of a line containing the specified point and parallel to the indicated line
(-1,-6) x-5y=1
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A parallel line would have the same form.
x-5y=D
Use the point to solve for D
-1-5%28-6%29=D
-1%2B30=D
D=29
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x-5y=29