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Write an equation for the line parallel to the line 5/8x−7/6y =2 through the point (7,−1).

User Rokumaru
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y = - (28)/(48x - 15) - (125)/(321)is the answer.

Explanation:

For this question,

First, find the slope of the line parallel to the line 5/8x−7/6y=2 :-


m = - (28)/( - 15 + 48x)

Second, find the equation of the line,


y = - (28)/(48x - 15) - (125)/(321)

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