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What is the equation of the line parallel to 3x + 5y = 11 that passes through the point (15,4)?​

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Answer:

Explanation:

3x + 5y = 11

5y = - 3x + 11

y = -3x/5 + 11/5

Slope = -3/5

The required line is parallel to this line, So required line's slope= -3/5

(15,4)

y-y1 = m(x-x1)

y - 4 = -3/5 (x - 15)

y -4 = -3x/5 + 15*3/5

y - 4 = -3x/5 + 9

y = -3x/5 + 9 +4

y = -3x/5 + 13

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