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I am stuck on this question. any help would be greatly appreciated

I am stuck on this question. any help would be greatly appreciated-example-1

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step 1

determine the slope of the given line

y=(3/5)x-17

The slope is m=3/5

Remember that

If two lines are parallel, then their slopes are equal

that means

The slope of the parallel line to the given line is m=3/5 too

step 2

Find out the equation of the line parallel to the given line

y=mx+b

we have

m=3/5

point (-5,15)

substitute and solve for b

15=(3/5)(-5)+b

15=-3+b

b=18

therefore

The equation of the line is

y=(3/5)x+18

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