SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line passing through (-3, 4) and parallel to 2x + 5y = 12.

SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line passing through (-3, 4) and parallel to 2x + 5y = 12.

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Question 400510: Find the equation of the line passing through (-3, 4) and parallel to 2x + 5y = 12.
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The line must have the equation 2x + 5y = c. To find c, use the coordinates of the point (-3,4):
2*-3 + 5*4 = -6 + 20 = 14
Therefore the equation of the line is 2x + 5y = 14.
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