(a) The equation of a line L is 2x-3y=6. Find the gradient of L. (b) Find the equation of the line which is parallel to L and passes through the point (6,9)

(a) y=mx+c3y=2x-6y=(2x-6)/3(b) y=mx+c9=(2/3)x6+cc=5y=(2/3)x+5

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