Find an equation of the line that satisfies the given conditions. Put into slope-intercept form when possible.  a. Parallel to the y-axis and passing through the point (17,−5). b. The line passing through (-12, 10) and perpendicular to the line given by 4x = 3y + 15.

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Find an equation of the line that satisfies the given conditions. Put into slope-intercept form when possible. 

a. Parallel to the y-axis and passing through the point (17,−5).

b. The line passing through (-12, 10) and perpendicular to the line given by 4x = 3y + 15.

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