Write the point-slope form of the line passing through (2, -12) and parallel to y=3x.

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Bcngr · Answer 1 · 2020-07-13T05:14:49+0000

Answer:

y = 3x - 18

Explanation:

The line passes through (2,-12) and;

Its parallel to line y = 3x

The slope of our line is 3

Taking another point (x,y) on the line

Slope = change in y ÷ change in x

3 =
(y - -12)/(x - 2)

y + 12 = 3x - 6

y = 3x - 18