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A parallel line to the line 2x-5y=0 and with a x-intercept of 6

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Write the given line in standard form.
2x - 5y = 0
5y = 2x
y = (2/5)x
The given line has a slope of 2/5, and y-intercept of 0.

A parallel line will have the same slope. Let its equation be
y = (2/5)x + b
Because it has a y-intercept of 6, therefore b = 6.

Answer:
y= (2)/(5) x+6

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