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What is an equation of the line that is parallel to y=9-4x and passes through (0,7)

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Answer:

y= -4x+7

Explanation:

The slope of the given line is M=-4

Parallel lines have the same slope.

The parallel line ALSO has slope M=-4.

It passes through (0,7) <--- just happens to be the intercept since x=0 and y=7

y = Mx + B

7 = (-4)(0) + B

B = 7

y = -4x + 7.

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