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Write an equation passing through a line A(2,0) that is parallel to the line y=3x-5

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Answer:

y = 3x - 6

Explanation:

Same slope as y = 3x - 5

Slope is 3

Plug in coordinate and slope, then solve for b (y = mx + b):

0 = (3)(2) + b

b + 6 = 0

b = -6

Rewrite equation:

y = 3x - 6

User Steve McFarlin
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