Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
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Chapter 11 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 11.8 Problem Solving and Quadratic Functions - 11.8 Exercise Set - Page 756: 48

Answer

$y=\frac{2}{3}x-\frac{23}{3}$.

Work Step by Step

Want: Parallel to $y=\frac{2}{3}x+5$ and contains the point$\left( -2,-9 \right)$. The line $y=\frac{2}{3}x+5$ has slope $\frac{2}{3}$. As the required line is parallel to the line $y=\frac{2}{3}x+5$, the required line has slope $\frac{2}{3}$. Put the values of slope and the point $\left( -2,-9 \right)$ in the point slope form of a straight line. $\begin{align} & \left( y-{{y}_{1}} \right)=m\left( x-{{x}_{1}} \right) \\ & y+9=\frac{2}{3}\left( x+2 \right) \end{align}$ Simplify further. $\begin{align} & y+9=\frac{2}{3}x+\frac{4}{3} \\ & y=\frac{2}{3}x-\frac{23}{3} \end{align}$
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