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write a equation in slope-intercept form for the line that is parallel to y=2x-8 and passes through the point(1,5).

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Answer:

y = 2x + 3

Explanation:

y = 2x - 8 passes through ( 1,5 )

y = 2x + 3 is parallel to y = 2x - 8 because it has the same m( 2x)

and it also passes through ( 1, 5 )

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