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Find the equation of the line using the point-slope formula.

Passes through the point (-9,8) and is parallel to the graph y=8/9x + 8

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Answer: y-8=8/9(x-9)

Explanation:

If it is parallel line that means that their gradient must be the same.

Point slope formula: y - y1 = m (x - x1)

m= gradient

y1 = y point

x1 = x point

y-8=8/9(x-9)

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