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Which equation represents a line which is parallel to the line

y = −3/5x − 7?
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3x + 5y = 15
5x + 3y = 12
3y - 5x = 6
3x - 5y = -30
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User Viktor Vojnovski
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Answer:

3x+5y=15

Explanation:

3x+5y=15

5y=-3x-15

y=-3/5x-3

Because it has the same slope and a different y-intercept, it is parallel because the lines won't ever touch.

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