Find the equation of the line passing through the point (2,-4) that is parallel to the line y=3x+2

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Steve Broberg · Answer 1 · 2021-08-08T18:51:51+0000

Answer:

y=3x-10

Explanation:

gradient to the line y=3x+2 is same as that of the line passing through the point (2,-4)

gradient=3

( {y-(-4)}/{x-2} )=3

apply cross multiplication and the equation will be:y=3x-10