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What is the equation of the line that is parallel to y=3x+2 and goes through the points (5,8)?

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Parallel lines has equal slopes.

Line y = 3x + 2 has a slope of 3.

Required equation is y - 8 = 3(x - 5)
y = 3x - 15 + 8
y = 3x - 7
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