Parallel to y=-1/5X-7 and through (2,3)

Alex Kalicki asked Sep 7, 2023

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Alex Kalicki asked Sep 7, 2023

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Answer:

y = -1/5x + 17/5

Explanation:

Parallel lines have the same slope as m2 = m1. Thus, the slope the of second line is -1/5.

We can find the y-intercept by plugging in (2,3) for x and y and our slope:

$3 = -(1)/(5)(2)+b\\ 3=-(2)/(5)+b\\ (17)/(5)=b$

Jahmel answered Sep 12, 2023

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