SOLUTION: Can I get help with this one please. Thank you for your help. What is the equation of the line parallel to 2x-y=3 through the point (1, 4)? a. y= (1/2)x+2 b. y= 2x+2 c. y=

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Question 91145: Can I get help with this one please. Thank you for your help.
What is the equation of the line parallel to 2x-y=3 through the point (1, 4)?
a. y= (1/2)x+2
b. y= 2x+2
c. y= 2x-3

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2X-Y=3 OR -Y=-2X+3 OR Y=2X-3 NOW SUBSTITUTE (1,4) FOR X&Y AND SOLVE FOR THE Y INTERCEPT (b).
4=2*1+b
4=2+b
b=4-2 ANSWER B).
b=2 THUS THE EQUATION IS
Y=2X+2