SOLUTION: Given the equation y=-2x + 3, and the point (-5, 8), write an equation for a parallel line.
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Question 700940: Given the equation y=-2x + 3, and the point (-5, 8), write an equation for a parallel line.
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given the equation y=-2x + 3, and the point (-5, 8), write an equation for a parallel line.
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Slope of:
y=-2x + 3
is -2 (from "slope-intercept" form above)
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Now, we have:
m = -2
(x1,y1) = (-5,8)
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Plug above into "point-slope" form:
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y - 8 = -2(x - (-5))
y - 8 = -2(x+5)
y - 8 = -2x-10
y = -2x-10+8
y = -2x-2 (answer in "slope-intercept" form)
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