The line y=4/5x+2 passes through (1,2). Express a line parallel to it with an equation.

Ayaana Buck

Ayaana Buck

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2021-09-09

The line y=45x+2 passes through (1,2)
Express a line parallel to it with an equation.

Answer & Explanation

likvau

likvau

Skilled2021-09-10Added 75 answers

y=mx+b
The lines are parallel when their m (slope) is the same.
m=45
Find b by substituting m=45 and (1,2):
2=45(1)+b
2=45+b
b=65
Thus, the expression is:
y=45x+65

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