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Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line and that passes through the given point. Y=2x+7; (3,11)

1.y=2x+5
2.y=-1/2x-5
3.y=2x-19
4.y=1/2x+5

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parallel lines have the same slope

m=2

point slope form of a line is

y-y1 = m(x-x1)

y-11 = 2 (x-3)

distribute

y-11 =2x -6

add 11 to each side

y = 2x+5

Choice 1

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