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Write an equation for the line parallel to y 3x - 8 through the point (-2,-7)​

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Answer:

y = 3x - 1

Explanation:

In order for lines to be parallel, they must have the same slope.

The slope of y = 3x - 8 is 3.

Now, we can solve it using point-slope form. Remember that m = 3, x₁ = -2 and y₁ = -7:

y − y₁ = m(x − x₁)

y - (-7) = 3(x - (-2))

y + 7 = 3(x + 2)

Distribute 3 and isolate y:

y + 7 = 3x + 6

y = 3x - 1

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