Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 1 - Section 1.3 - Linear Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 91: 71

Answer

$y=-x+12$

Work Step by Step

Target: $y=mx+b,$ (find m and b). Slope: Our line has the same slope as the given line since they are parallel. Rewrite the given line in slope-intercept form. $x+y=4\qquad-x$ $y=-x+4$ the slope we are after is $m=-1$ Intercept: The form of our linear equation is $y=-x+b$ To find b, substitute the coordinates of the given point and solve for b. $6=-(6)+b \qquad /+6$ $12=b$ Thus, $y=-x+12$
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