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Write the equation of the line that passes through the given point and is parallel to the given line. Write the answer in slope-intercept form P(-6,3), y + 3x = -12 Can anyone help me on this one? Thanks!
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Write the equation of the line that passes through the given point and is parallel to the given line. Write the answer in slope-intercept form

P(-6,3), y + 3x = -12
Can anyone help me on this one? Thanks!

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General\ formula:\\y=ax+b\\\\y+3x=-12\\y=-3x-12\\\\Line\ is\ parallel\ to\ the\ given\ when\ a=-\-3}\\y=-3x+b\\\\Passes\ through\ P(-6,3):\\3=(-3)*(-6)+b\\3-18=b\\b=-15\\\\Answer:\ y=-3x-15
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