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HELP; Write the equation of a line that passes through the point (-16, -10) and is parallel to y = 5x+3

User Suri
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Answer:

y = 5x + 70

Explanation:

y = 5x + 3

For the new line to be parallel to this equation, the slope has to be the same.

y = 5x

The only thing that will change is the y-intercept. We know that the line has to pass the point (-16, -10).

y = 5x + 70

I Hope That This Helps! :)

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