Find an Equation for the Line with the Given Properties

question 27

Multiple Choice

Find an equation for the line with the given properties.
-Parallel to the line 9x + 8y = 23; containing the point (7, 1)

• A) 9x + 8y = 71
• B) 7x + 8y = 23
• C) 8x + 9y = 1
• D) 9x - 8y = 71

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