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Find the equation of a line that has y – intercept – 4 and is parallel to the line joining (2, – 5) and (1, 2).

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Given, A line segment joining (2, – 5) and (1, 2) if it cuts off an intercept – 4 from y–axis. 

To Find: The equation of that line. 

Formula used: The equation of line is y = mx + C 

Explanation: Here, The required equation of line is y = mx + c 

Now, c = – 4 (Given) 

Slope of line joining (x1 – x2) and (y1 – y2) ,m = \(\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}\)

So, Slope of line joining (2, – 5) and (1, 2), m = \(\frac{2-(-5)}{1-2}\) = \(\frac{7}{-1}\)

Therefore, m = – 7 

Now, The equation of line is y = mx + c 

y = –7x – 4 

y + 7x + 4 = 0 

Hence, The equation of line is y + 7x + 4 = 0.



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