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Through: (-5, 4), parallel to y=--x+4

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Answer:

y=-x-1

Explanation:

1.) equation of line in slope-intercept form: y=4-x

2.) parallel of line is same as: m=-1

3.) equation of parallel line is: y=-x+b

4.) finding b: 4=(−1)⋅(−5)+b

b=-1

5.) therefore, equation is y=-x-1

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