SOLUTION: y=-5x=3 (-2,3). write an equation in slope-intercept form that is parllel to the given line and passes through the given point.

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Question 418960: y=-5x=3 (-2,3). write an equation in slope-intercept form that is parllel to the given line and passes through the given point.
Answer by shree840(260) About Me  (Show Source):
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I presume your equation is y=-5x+3 Since + and= are on the same key
Parallel line will have same slope which is -5 our equation is y=-5x+b
to find the intercept we pass the line at (-2,3)
Substituting the values of x and y
3=-5*-2+b
3=10+b
b=-7
our equation is y=-5x-7