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Write an equation of the line that passes through (-1,3) and is parallel to the line y=2x+2​

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Answer:

Explanation:

Parallel lines have same slope

y = 2x + 2

So, m = 2; (-1, 3)

y -y1 = m(x -x1)

y - 3 = 2(x - [-1])

y - 3 = 2(x + 1)

y - 3 = x*2 + 1*2

y -3 = 2x + 2

y = 2x + 2 +3

y =2x + 5

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