SOLUTION: write an equation for the line in point-slope form and general form. Passing through (-8,9) and parallel to the line whose equation is 3x-2y-9=0

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Question 967964: write an equation for the line in point-slope form and general form. Passing through (-8,9) and parallel to the line whose equation is 3x-2y-9=0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x-2y=9 has slope 3%2F2, as will any line parallel to the equation.

Point to include in the parallel line, (-8,9).

Point-Slope Form Equation, y-9=%283%2F2%29%28x-%28-8%29%29.
Simplify and solve for y to transform into "general" form.