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Write an equation for the line that passes through (2,-5) and is parallel to 3x+4y=8

1 answer:

mote1985 [20]4 years ago

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3x+4y=8
4y = -3x + 8; slope = -3
parallel lines, slope is the same so slope = -3
passes through (2,-5)
y = mx + b
b = y - mx
b = -5 - (-3)(2)
b = -5 + 6
b = 1

equation
y = -3x +1

hope it helps

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