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Write an  equation of the line that passes through please (2, -2) and is parallel to line y=3x+9

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Answer: y=3x-8

Explanation:

To find the parallel line, you know that the slope must stay the same. If the slope is different, the graphs will touch at one point. This goes against parallel lines as they NEVER touch or cross.

y=3x+b

We can use the given point to find the y-intercept.

-2=3(2)+b [multiply]

-2=6+b [subtract both sides by 6]

b=-8

Now that we have found the y-intercept, we can finish our equation.

y=3x-8

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