What is the equation of a parallel line?

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The equation of a line parallel to 3y + 4x = 6 can be derived using the slope-intercept form. The original line simplifies to y = -4/3x + 2, indicating a slope of -4/3. A parallel line will share this slope and must pass through the point F (1, 7). Therefore, the equation of the parallel line can be expressed as y - 7 = -4/3(x - 1).

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Homework Statement



find the equation of the straight line which is parallel to the line 3y+4x=6 and passes through the point F (1,7)

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The Attempt at a Solution


3y= -4x + 6

y= -4/3x + 2


im not sure what I am doing...im i on the right track
 
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Be careful with your notation. Many people would interpret -4/3x as -4/(3x) but you mean (-4/3)x.

Okay, so far you have found the "slope-intercept" formula for the line. What is the slope of the line? Of course, a parallel line will have the same slope.
 

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