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[jpalmer11]

I do not understand how to solve this, I hope someone could help.

Write an equation ot the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx + b

(2,7); x + 5y = 7

 

[burakaltr]

I do not understand how to solve this, I hope someone could help.

Write an equation ot the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx + b

(2,7); x + 5y = 7

Simple enough

y-y1=m ( x- x1 )

5y=-x+7 original line transform to y=mx+b

get m from there ( parallel lines have the same slope )

Then apply

y-7=m( x-2 )