Slope equation: passes thru (7,1) parallel to y = -x + 3 I think for the equation it would be y = x (+/-) b? Not sure I can't reply on my phone but I will read over your replies Til I understand then ill medal you.

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anonymous · Answer

Parallel lines have the same slope.

The slope of the given line $y=-x+3$ is $-1$.

Use the point-slope formula to find the equation of the line parallel to this one that contains (7,1):
$$y-1=-1(x-7)$$