Write the equation of the line that passes through the point ( -6 , 2 ) and is parallel to the line y = 1/2x + 4.

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Pfleidi · Answer 1 · 2018-07-31T09:49:39+0000

Parallel lines need the same slope, and for y = 1/2x + 4, it is 1/2.

Let's solve for b.

2 = 1/2(-6) + b
2 = -3 + b
Add 3 on both sides.
5 = b

y = 1/2x + 5

Write the equation of the line that passes through the point ( -6 , 2 ) and is parallel to the line y = 1/2x + 4.

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