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21The equation for line A is shown.y =--22-43Line A and line B are parallel, and the point (-3, 6) lies on line B.Write an equation for line B.

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Step 1 : Let's recall that we already know the slope of line B. It is the same than line A. because they are parallel.

Therefore, m = -2/3

Step 2 : Let's set up an equation in slope-intercept form and use the point given to solve for the y-intercept, this way:

y = mx + b

6 = -2/3 (-3) + b

6 = -2 + b

b = 2 + 6

b = 8

Step 3: Let's write the equation for line B:

y = -2/3 + 8

This is the answer, King Rosco!

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