SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line, in standard form, that has a y-intercept of 2 and is parallel to 2x + y = -5.

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Question 903191: Write the equation of the line, in standard form, that has a y-intercept of 2 and is parallel to 2x + y = -5.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A parallel line would have the same form.
2x%2By=D
Use the y-intercept to solve for D.
2%280%29%2B2=D
D=2
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