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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (6,11) and is parallel to the line with the following equation? y=2/3x-5 A. y=2/3x-15 B. y=-2/3x+17 C. y=-2/3x+5 D. y=2/3x+7​​
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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (6,11) and is parallel to the line with the following equation?

y=2/3x-5

A. y=2/3x-15
B. y=-2/3x+17
C. y=-2/3x+5
D. y=2/3x+7​​

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Answer:

  • D. y = 2/3x + 7

Explanation:

Parallel lines have same slope.

Use the given point and point-slope form:

  • y - 11 = 2/3(x - 6)
  • y - 11 = 2/3x - 4
  • y = 2/3x + 7

Correct choice is D

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