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Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line (4,-4): 3x-4y=9

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First, let's find the slope of the line given

Re-arrange the equation to be in the form y = mx + b

3x - 4y = 9

4y = 3x - 9

Divide through by 4


y\text{ =}(3)/(4)x\text{ - }(9)/(4)

Comparing with y = mx + b

m = 3/4

slope = 3/4

Slope of parallel lines are equal, hence the slope of our new equation is 3/4

Next, find the intercept by substituting x= 4 y = -4 and m = 3/4 in y=mx + b

and then solve for b

-4 = (3/4)4 + b

-4 = 3 + b

b = -4 - 3

b = -7

To form the new equation, substitute m = 3/4 b = -7 in y=mx + b


y\text{ = }(3)/(4)x\text{ - 7}

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