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Write an equation for a line parallel to
y = 3x - 1 and contains the point (-2, 8).

User Eshanel
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Answer:

y = 3x + 14

Explanation:

The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

y = 3x - 1 ← is in slop- intercept form

with slope m = 3

Parallel lines have equal slopes, thus

y = 3x + c ← is the partial equation

To find c substitute (- 2, 8) into the partial equation

8 = - 6 + c ⇒ c = 8 + 6 = 14

y = 3x + 14 ← equation of parallel line

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Answer:

y=3x+14

Explanation:

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