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

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Chapter 12 - Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions - 12.7 Applications of Exponential Functions and Logarithmic Functions - 12.7 Exercise Set - Page 837: 49

Answer

The linear function whose graph is parallel to $2x-3y=4$ and contains the point $\left( -3,7 \right)$ is $y=\frac{2}{3}x+9$.

Work Step by Step

$2x-3y=4$ Subtract $2x$ from both sides of the above equation $-3y=-2x+4$ $y=\frac{-2}{-3}x+\frac{4}{-3}$ And, $y=\frac{2}{3}x-\frac{4}{3}$ The slope of any line parallel to the line given by $2x-3y=4$ is $\frac{2}{3}$. Hence, the line passing through the point $\left( -3,7 \right)$ is: $\begin{align} & y-7=\frac{2}{3}\left( x-\left( -3 \right) \right) \\ & y-7=\frac{2}{3}\left( x+3 \right) \\ & y-7=\frac{2}{3}x+2 \end{align}$ $\begin{align} & y=\frac{2}{3}x+2+7 \\ & y=\frac{2}{3}x+9 \\ \end{align}$
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