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Write an equation parallel to y=3x−1 y=3x−1 and goes through the point (-2, -13)

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Answer: y = 3x - 7

Explanation:

Find slope (m):

Your equation has to be parallel to y=3x-1. That means that it must have the same slope of 3.


Find y-intercept (b):

Plug in the point that your line has to pass through (-2, -13) into your equation, leaving b as a variable.

-13 = 3(-2) + b

Solve the equation for b. You will be left with b = -7


Write the equation:

m = 3, and b = -7. By using y=mx+b, your final equation will be y=3x-7

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