Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Review of Equations of Lines and Writing Parallel and Perpendicular Lines - Exercise Set - Page 575: 82

Answer

Please see the graph that shows the blue line is parallel to the red line and goes through the given point.

Work Step by Step

Through $(1,5)$ and parallel to $y=3x-4$ Parallel lines have the same slope, so $m=3$. $y=3x+b$ $5=3*1+b$ $5=3+b$ $2=b$ $y=3x+2$ Blue line: $3x+2=y$ Red line: $y=3x-4$
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