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What is an equation of the line that is parallel to the line 5y=2x+5 and that passes through the point (5,-1)

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Answer:

y = 2/5x - 3

Explanation:

Rearrange the equation to get y by itself.

5y = 2x + 5

y = 2/5x + 1

Using y = mx + b and knowing that parallel lines have the same slope plug in the coordinate points given.

-1 = 2/5(5) + b

-1 = 2 + b

b = -3

y = 2/5x - 3

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