SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line (5,-8); 3x-4y=5

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Question 858578: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line (5,-8); 3x-4y=5
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are looking for 3x-4y=c, and you use the given point to be contained to compute c.