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Write a equation of the line described

Passes through (4,8)
Parallel to the line y=-7/4x-4

User Mufazmi
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Answer:

y=-7/4x+15

Explanation:

Parallel line so has the same gradient:

y=-7/4x+c

Substitute (4,8) into above equation

8=(-7/4 x 4)+ c

rearrange to find c

8=-7+c

c=15

New equation: y=-7/4x+15

Hope this helps!

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