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Write an equation of the line passing through the point( 3, -1) and parallel to the line y=2/3 x-5

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Answer:


y = (2)/(3) x - 2

Explanation:

find The y-intercept


- 1 = (2)/(3) (3) + b \\ - 1 = 1 + b \\ b = - 2 \: \: \: \: y - intercept

The equation of the line


y = (2)/(3) x - 2

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