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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:

the desired equation is y = (-2/5)x + 5

Explanation:

We want the equation of the line that has the same slope as y = (-2/5)x + 15 and which also passes thru the point (10, 1).

Starting with y = mx + b, substute (-2/5) for m, 10 for x and 1 for y:

1 = (-2/5)(10) + b, or:

1 = -4 + b. Thus, b = 5, and the desired equation is y = (-2/5)x + 5.

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