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A line that is parallel to the line y=3x-8 and passes through the point (-1,6)

The equation of the parallel line is... ​

User Cyrus Dsouza
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Answer:

y = 3x + 9

Explanation:

If the line is parallel, that means it will have the same slope. So, the line will also have a slope of 3.

Using y = mx + b, plug in the slope and given point, and solve for b:

y = mx + b

6 = 3(-1) + b

6 = -3 + b

9 = b

Plug in the slope and b into y = mx + b

y = 3x + 9

So, the equation of the parallel line is y = 3x + 9

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