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Please help with the first one

Please help with the first one-example-1
User Presnus
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Answer:

y = x +5

Explanation:

The equation of a parallel line will have the same x- and y-coefficients, but a different constant. You need to find the constant that makes the line go through the given point.

Application

The given line is y = x +1. The equation you're looking for is

y = x +c . . . . . . for some new constant c

We want this equation to be true for (x, y) = (-2, 3). Putting these values into the equation, we can solve for c.

3 = -2 +c

5 = c . . . . . . add 2

The desired equation is y = x +5.

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