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Find the equation of the line that contains the point (-1,-6) and is parallel to the line 4x + 7y=11. Write the equation in slope-intercept form, if possible.

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User Antoine Marques
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Answer:

y = -4/7x - 46/7

Explanation:

4x+7y=11

7y=11-4x

y=-4/7x + 11/7

Slope or parallel line: -4/7

Point=(-1,-6)

y+6 = -4/7(x+1)

y = -4/7x - 46/7

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