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Select the equation of the line parallel to the equation y = -3x - 5 that passes through the point (1, 2).

a) y = -3x + 5
b)y = -3x + 6
c)y = -3x - 3
d)y = 3x - 1

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Parallel lines have the same slope. So in point slope form:
(y-2)=-3(x-1)
y=-3x+3+2
y=-3x+5
Answer A
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