Which choice is the equation of a line that passes through point (7,3) and is parallel to the line represented by this equation?
Y=2/7x-3

A)7x+3y=2
B)y=2/7x+1
C)y=-7/2x-3
D)2x+7y=1

Question

Which choice is the equation of a line that passes through point (7,3) and is parallel to the line represented by this equation?
Y=2/7x-3

A)7x+3y=2
B)y=2/7x+1
C)y=-7/2x-3
D)2x+7y=1

anonymous · Answer

If the line is parallel, then the coefficients of $x$ and $y$ will be the same, so we have: $$
y=\frac 27x - b
$$We plug in $(x,y) = (7,3)$ and get: $$
(3) = \frac 27(7) - b
$$This equation allows us to solve for $b$.

anonymous · Answer

Would the answer be B?