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Find a linear equation whose graph is the straight line with the given property through (0.5,7) and parallel to the line 4x-2y=16

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A factor of 2 can be removed from the given line to put it in standard form. Then the given point can be substituted to find the new constant.
2x - y = 2(0.5) - 7 = -6

The equation you seek is
2x - y = -6
Find a linear equation whose graph is the straight line with the given property through-example-1
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