Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1-14 - Cumulative Review - Final Exam - Page 930: 23

Answer

$y=3x-8$

Work Step by Step

In the form $y=mx+b,$ the given equation, $ 3x-y=6 ,$ is equivalent to \begin{align*} -y&=-3x+6 \\ (-1)(-y)&=(-3x+6)(-1) \\ y&=3x-6 .\end{align*} Using $y=mx+b$ or the Slope-Intercept Form of linear equations, where $m$ is the slope, the slope of the given line is $3$. Since parallel lines have the same slope (but different $y$-intercepts), the slope of the line parallel to the given line is $m=3$. Using $y-y_1=m(x-x_1)$ or the Point-Slope Form of linear equations, with $m=3$ and $(x_1,y_1)=(0,-8)$ then \begin{align*}\require{cancel} y-(-8)&=3(x-0) \\ y+8&=3x \\ y&=3x-8 .\end{align*} Hence, the equation of the line parallel to $3x-y=6$ and passing through $(0,-8)$ is $y=3x-8$.
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