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Find an equation of the line through (1,7) and parallel to y= 3x - 4.

User Meaka
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As lines are parallel, slope would be same.
So, y = 3x - 4
Here, slope (m) = 3

Now, calculation for b,
7 = 3(1) + b
b = 7 - 3
b = 4

So, Your Final Answer & equation would be: y = 3x + 4

Hope this helps!
User Parth Changela
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