What is the slope of a line that passes through the point (−2, 3) and is parallel to a line that passes through (3, 7) and (−2, −8)?

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campbell_st · Answer

can you find the slope of the parallel line

anonymous · Answer

y = mx + b
m = slope of parallel line

campbell_st · Answer

here is the diagram 

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campbell_st · Answer

so now you have the diagram do you think you can find the slope..?

anonymous · Answer

so i just divide 15/5 and get 3 right?

campbell_st · Answer

thats right so the equation of the line is your line will be

y = 3x + b

you have the point x = -2, y = 3  substitute then into the equation above for find b.. 

does that make sense

anonymous · Answer

yes so i would take y = 3x + b and plug in -2 and 3 into the equation and i get 3=-6+b???