Question

Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line.

(6,-9); 5x - 9y = 8
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Answer 1

y = 5/9x - 37/3

Explanation:

5x - 9y = 8

-9y = -5x + 8

y = 5/9x - 8/9

• When a line is parallel, the slope remains the same.

y = 5/9x + b

-9 = 5/9(6) + b

-9 = 10/3 + b

-37/3 = b