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1. What is the equation of the line that is parallel to a line with these
characteristics? *
y= 5x + 9
(5,8)

User Todd Vlk
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Parallel = same slope
Y = 5x + b
8 = 5(5) + b
8 = 25 + b
b = -17
Equation: y = 5x - 17
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