Question

Write the equation of the line parallel to the line created by the equation

y = 3x - 10 that passes through the point (6, 10).

Answer 1

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Answer:

y = 3x -8

Explanation:

The equation will have the same x- and y-coefficients, but a different constant. That constant can be found by substituting the given point values for x and y.

y = 3x +b . . . . . . . given equation with new constant 'b'

10 = 3·6 +b

b = -8 . . . . . . . . subtract 18

The equation of the line is ...

y = 3x - 8