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Write the equation of the line that goes through the point (6,-4) and is parallel to y = -x + 1. 1 3

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Answer:

y = -x +2

Explanation:

The parallel line will have the same slope; only the constant will be different. We can find that constant using the given point.

y = -x +b

-4 = -6 + b . . . substitute for x and y

2 = b . . . . . . add 6

The desired equation is ...

y = -x +2

Write the equation of the line that goes through the point (6,-4) and is parallel-example-1
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