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Write an equation in slope intercept form for the line that contains the given point and is parrallel to the given line (0,4),Y=1/2x-1

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Answer:

y = ½x + 4

Explanation:

4 = ½[0] + b

0

4 = b

Parallel lines have SIMILAR RATE OF CHANGES [SLOPES], so the 4 remains in the m spot, plug in the ordered pair into the equation, then solve for b. This is your new equation once done:

y = ½x + 4

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