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2. Write an equation of the line that passes through (-2,3) and is parallel to the line y=2x-1.

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y=2z—23 I hope this helps
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Hello there! :)

Parallel lines have identical slopes.

So if one line has a slope of 2, then the line parallel o it would have the same slope.

Now, use the Point-Slope form:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

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

y-3=2x+4

y=2x+4+3

y=2x+7

Therefore, the equation of the line is: y=2x+7

Hope this helps!

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