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Write the equation of the line that is parallel to y=4x-1 and passes through the point (4.9)

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Answer:

y = 4x -7

Explanation:

Rearranging the slope-intercept for equation, we can find the intercept:

y = mx +b

y -mx = b . . . . . subtract mx

We know the slope of the parallel line is the same as that of the given line (m=4), so we only need to find 'b'.

b = 9 -4(4) = -7

The desired equation is ...

y = mx +b

y = 4x -7

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