JAMB - Mathematics (2020 - No. 19)

Find the equation of the line through the points (5, 7) parallel to the line 7x + 5y = 12.
5x + 7y = 120
7x + 5y = 70
x + y = 7
15x + 17y = 90

Explanation

Equation through (5,7) parallel to the line 

7x + 5y = 12

5y = 7x + 12 

y = \(\frac{-7x}{5} + \frac{12}{5}\)

Gradient = \(\frac{-7}{5}\) 

Required equation = \(\frac{y - 7}{x - 5} = \frac{-7}{5}\)

i.e. 5y - 35 = -7x + 35

5y + 7x = 70

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