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Write an equation of a line that is parallel to the line containing the points (0,-7) and (5,12)

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For this case we have that by definition, the equation of the line of the slope-intersection form is given by:


y = mx + b

Where:

m: It's the slope

b: It is the cut-off point with the y axis

We have the following points through which the line passes:


(x_ {1}, y_ {1}) :( 0, -7)\\(x_ {2}, y_ {2}) :( 5,12)

Thus, the slope of the line is:


m = \frac {y- {2} -y_ {1}} {x_ {2} -x_ {1}} = \frac {12 - (- 7)} {5-0} = \frac {12 + 7 } {5} = \frac {19} {5}

By definition, if two lines are parallel then their slopes are equal. Thus, a parallel line will be of the form:


y = \frac {19} {5}x + b

Answer:


y = \frac {19} {5}x + b

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