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Write the equation of the line that passes
through (-6,4) and is parallel to y=1/3x-1.

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Answer:

Explanation:

y = (1/3)x - 1

m = 1/3

Parallel lines have same slope. m = 1/3

(-6 , 4)

In y = mx + b equation, plugin the values x = -6 , y = 4 and m = 1/3


4 = (1)/(3)*(-6) + b\\\\\\4 = -2 + b \\\\\4 + 2 = b\\\\b = 6

Equation: y = mx + b


y = (1)/(3)x + 6

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