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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (5, 7) and is parallel to the graph of y = x - 3

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Answer:

y = x + 2

Explanation:

Well, to be parallel, the slope has to be equal to each other, so we can say m=1

setting the equation up:

y-7 = 1(x-5)

y = x + 2

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Answer:

y = x + 2

Explanation:

Well, to be parallel, the slope has to be equal to eachother, so we can say m=1

setting the equation up:

y-7 = 1(x-5)

y = x + 2

User Amod Pandey
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