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Write the equation that is parallel to 2x+y =4 going through the point (-1,3)

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Answer:

2x +y = 1

Explanation:

You want the equation of a line parallel to 2x+y=4 through point (-1, 3).

Parallel line

A parallel line will have the same slope, which is a function of the ratio of the x- and y-coefficients. Hence, the equation of the parallel line can use the same coefficients. It will have a constant suitable for the given point.

given: 2x +y = 4

parallel: 2x +y = c

through point (-1, 3): 2x +y = 2(-1) +(3) = 1

The equation of the parallel line is 2x+y = 1.

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