SOLUTION: Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line that passes through the given point. y=3x+7; (2,10)

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Question 934209: Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line that passes through the given point.
y=3x+7; (2,10)

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Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line that passes through the given point.
y=3x+7; (2,10)
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Parallel lines have the same slope of 3
Using the slope intercept form mx + b = y; m=3, x=2, y=10
3(2) + b = 10
6 + b = 10
b = 10-6
b = 4
the equation: y = 3x + 4