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what is the equation of a line that is parallel to y=1/2x+6, that passes through (-8,7)

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what is the equation of a line that is parallel to y=1/2x+6, that passes through (-8,7).

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asked Feb 18, 2014 in ALGEBRA 2 by homeworkhelp Mentor

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Given line equation y = (1/2)x+6

Slope = 1/2

Parallel line slope is 1/2.

Parallel line passes through (-8,7),

y-7 = 1/2(x+8)

2y-14 = x+8

Add 14 to each side.

2y = x+22

Divide to each side by 2.

y = x/2+11

Parallel line is y = x/2+11.

answered Feb 18, 2014 by ashokavf Scholar

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