Jon S. answered 12/16/21
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Since it is parallel it will have the same slope, 1.3, so in point-slope format the equation of the line running through (-18,-20) is:
y + 18 = 1/3(x + 20).
Amber S.
asked 12/16/21Write an equation of the line passing through the point (-18, -20) that is parallel to the line y-2 = 1/3(x-+4)
Jon S. answered 12/16/21
Patient and Knowledgeable Math and English Tutor
Since it is parallel it will have the same slope, 1.3, so in point-slope format the equation of the line running through (-18,-20) is:
y + 18 = 1/3(x + 20).
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David W.
y-y1 = m(x-x1) ... so y+20 = (1/3)(x+18) .. SWITCHING X and Y values is a VERY COMMON error !!12/16/21