Write a point-slope equation for the line that passes through the point (8,1) and is parallel to the line given by y 5.8x-9. Do

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Fynjy0 [20]

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Write a point-slope equation for the line that passes through the point (8,1) and is parallel to the line given by y 5.8x-9. Do

not use parenthesis on the yside.

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kvasek [131] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-11T12:18:33+03:00

kvasek [131]3 years ago

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We know that
the equation of a line is
y-y1=m*(x-x1)

we have
y=5.8x-9-----> the slope m=5.8
if the lines are parallel
then
the slopes are the same
point <span>(8,1)
</span>y-y1=m*(x-x1)----> y-1=5.8*(x-8)

the answer is
y-1=5.8*(x-8)