Question 864881
Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b. 
(7,9); x+7y=2 
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Given-line DATA::
Form y = -x/7 + 2/7
Slope = -1/7
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Desired-line::
Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "m" and "b"
m = -1/7
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Solve for "b":
9 = (-1/7)7 + b
b = 10
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Equation:
y = (-1/7)x + 10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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