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The y-intercept of the line that is parallel to y=5x-3 that goes through (1,7)

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Answer:

y = 5x + 2

Explanation:

slope is 5

x = 1

y = 7

Use this to find b for the new equation

y = mx + b

7 = (5)(1) + b

7 = 5 + b Subtract 5 from both sides

2 = b

y = mx + b

y = 5x + 2

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