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10. What is the equation of a line that passes through the point (4, 1) and is parallel to the line 2x - y = 42 A. y = 2x + 2 B. y = 2x - 7 C. y = -2x + 6 D. y=-2x + 9​

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Answer:

2x -y = 7

Explanation:

Only the constant is different for the parallel line. It must be chosen so that the given point satisfies the equation.

2x -y = 2(4) -(1) = 7

The equation is ...

2x -y = 7

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