SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. (-7,8);9x=8y+7

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Question 944871: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. (-7,8);9x=8y+7
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The parallel line would have the same form, 9x=8y%2BD
Use the point to solve for D.
9%28-7%29=8%288%29%2BD
-63=64%2BD
D=-127
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9x=8y-127