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Write the equation of the line that is parallel to the line 5x- 4y = 4 and passes through one point (-8, 2).

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Answer:

y = 5/4x - 8

Explanation:

first you convert the equation to y = mx + b

then you add the the -8 into the x and the 2 into the y and solve for b

b = -8 and since it is parallel same slope.

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