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Write an equation of the line that passes through the given point and is parallel to the given line. Write answer in slope intercept form.

(0, 3), 5y-40x =1

a. y= 8x - 3
b. y= -1/8 x + 3
c. y= -1/3 x + 8
d. y= -1/8 x + 8
e. y= 8 x+ 3

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