
Arthur S. answered 08/27/12
Math, Science, Chemistry, and Computer Tutor
Hello Heather,
For a line to be parallel it must have the same slope as another line therefore:
y = mx +b translated from your data would be
(1) y = 2/3x + b
now we know if x = 6 then y = 7, so solve for the intercept this way
7 = 2/3(6) + b
Then substitute b in the original equation (1)
Once you have the equation of the new line then confirm that (6,7) is a point by substitution as I have done this already. You can plot both lines to be sure but they will be parallel.
The interesting notion about this question is that it almost makes you think that both lines have the point (6,7) common but that is not the case.
Hope this helps!!
Art
Arthur S.
Christopher,
I specifically did not finsh this solution for the student to do so.
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Kind Regards,
Art
09/09/12