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URGENT Write the equations of a line parallel to y = -1/3x-4 thru (6,-4)

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y=-1/3x-2. Hope this helped! :)

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Answer:

  • y = -1/3x - 2

Explanation:

Given line:

  • y = -1/3x - 4

Parallel line has the same slope:

  • y = -1/3x + b

Use the given point to find the y-intercept:

  • -4 = -1/3*6 + b
  • -4 = - 2 + b
  • b = -4 + 2
  • b = -2

The line is:

  • y = -1/3x - 2
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