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Find the equation of a line parallel to the equation y = 5x + 7 through the point (2,7).​

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Answer:

y = 5x + 7

Explanation:

1. Substitue the numbers into their spots.

7 = 5(2)+b

2. Find b by simplifying

7 = 10 + b

-3 = b

3. Substitute it back in since parallel lines have the same slope.

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