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Find a line parallel to y = 2x − 3 that passes through the point (2, 7)

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Answer:

y = 2x + 3

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope of a parallel line is the same as the original.

Thus, the slope of the parallel line will be 2.

We need to find the new y-intercept.

y = 2x + b

7 = 2(2) + b

7 = 4 + b

3 = b

y = 2x + 3

Best of Luck!

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