document.write( "Question 511963: Find the equation for the line that passes through the point (1,5) and that is parallel to the line with equation y=1/4x+1/2 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #342469 by oberobic(2304)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A parallel line will have the same slope as y = 1/4x + 1/2. \n" ); document.write( "m = 1/4 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "y = 1/4x + b \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "To find b, use the point you need to go through: (x,y) = (1,5). \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "5 = 1/4(1) + b \n" ); document.write( "b = 4 3/4 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "y = 1/4x + 4 3/4 \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( " |