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  • 15-12-2020
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Write the equation of the line that passes through (-3,9) and is parallel to y = -2x + 5

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AnastasiaTJ
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  • 15-12-2020

Answer:

y = -2x +3

Step-by-step explanation:

Parallel lines always have the same slope

To insert the point, use the slope intercept formula: y =mx+b

insert y (9)

insert x (-3)

insert the slope -2

9 = (-2)(-3) + b

9 = 6+b

subtract 6 from both sides

3 = b

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