Question
(-4,8);6x=7y+3 Write the equation of the line containing the given points and parallel to given line express your answer in y=mx+b form
Answers
Steve
The line has slope 6/7
So, using the point-slope form of a line,
(y-8)/(x+4) = 6/7
y-8 = 6/7 (x+4)
y - 8 = 6/7 x + 24/7
y = 6/7 x + 80/7
or
7y = 6x + 80
So, using the point-slope form of a line,
(y-8)/(x+4) = 6/7
y-8 = 6/7 (x+4)
y - 8 = 6/7 x + 24/7
y = 6/7 x + 80/7
or
7y = 6x + 80