find the equation of a line parallel to 6x-7y+14 passing through (-4, 8)
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Finding such an equation is very easy, so study the method I use and learn it. Don't just take the answer.

The best way to start is rewriting the given function in slope-intercept form.

6x-7y+14 = 0 (I'm assuming it's set equal to 0; you didn't specify!)

--> 6x - 7y = -14

  --> -7y = -6x - 14

    --> y = (6/7)x + 2

(6/7) is the slope of the line. Parallel lines have the same slope, so we know the equation of the line you want will follow this format:

y = (6/7)x + b

Using the point given, we can solve for b, the y-intercept.

(-4 , 8)

8 = (6/7)*-4 + b

Solve for b and replace it in

y = (6/7)x + b

and you have the equation of the line.

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