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  • 01-04-2021
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Suppose a line passes through (a, –11) and (7, 13), and is parallel to the line y = 2x + 8. What is the value of a? Write the equation of the line.

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  • 01-04-2021

Answer:

a = 5

y = 2x - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Find y-intercept:

13 = 2(7) + b

b = -1

Find a:

-11 = 2a - 1

2a = 10

a = 5

y = 2x - 1

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