SOLUTION: write an equation in standard form for a line that is parallel to the line with an equation of y=3x-5 that passes through the point (8,5)

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Question 928244: write an equation in standard form for a line that is parallel to the line with an equation of y=3x-5 that passes through the point (8,5)
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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parallel lines have identical slopes
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slope of new line = m = 3
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new line:
y - 5 = 3(x - 8)
y - 5 = 3x - 24
y = 3x - 24 + 5
y = 3x - 19
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