SOLUTION: Could you please help me with this problem? Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parellel to the given line. (5,8) x+4y=7

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Question 87663: Could you please help me with this problem?
Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parellel to the given line.
(5,8) x+4y=7
Answer by madhujiithcharu@yahoo.co.in(28) About Me  (Show Source):
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The line parallel to the given line is x + 4y = k. Substitute the pt. (5,8) in this line we have 5 + 4(8) = 5+32=37=k. Therefore a line containing the given pt. and parallel to the given line is x + 4y = 37.