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Write the equation of a line whose y-intercept is 8 and it parallel to a line with slope 1/2

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y = x/2 +8
y = mx + c
m = gradiant. c = incest on the y axis
since it is parallel to line with slope (m) = 1/2
since m of two lines which are parallel are equal
: m = 1/2. c = 8
y = 1/2(x) + 8
y = x/2 + 8
User Sudheer Muhammed
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y=1/2x+8

I think this might be right
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