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Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form that is parallel given the equation and point.

Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form that is parallel given the-example-1

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Answer:


y = (4x)/(5)+(42)/(5)

Explanation:

In order for two lines to be parallel, they must have the same slope. So, we know that the slope of the other line is 4/5.

We're given an ordered pair, so we can solve for
b in the (slope-intercept form) equation
y = mx + b


2 = (4)/(5)(-8) + b\\2 = (-32)/(5)+b\\b = 2 + (32)/(5)\\  b = (42)/(5)


y = (4x)/(5)+(42)/(5)

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