SOLUTION: Complete the equation of the line parallel to y=3x+7 that goes through the point (5,-4).

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: Complete the equation of the line parallel to y=3x+7 that goes through the point (5,-4).      Log On


   

Question 667948: Complete the equation of the line parallel to y=3x+7 that goes through the point (5,-4).
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A parallel line has the same slope
...
y = 3x+7 has a slope of 3
...
Using the point (5, -4) and slope 3 to calculate the y intercept of the parallel line,
-4 = 3(5) + b
-4 = 15 + b
b = -4 - 15 = -19
...
highlight%28y=3x-19%29
...
Red line: y = 3x-19
Green line: y = 3x+7
...
graph%28300%2C200%2C-10%2C10%2C-10%2C10%2C+3x-19%2C+3x%2B7%29
.....................
Delighted to help.
-Reading Boosters
Wanting for others what we want for ourselves.
www.MyHomeworkAnswers.com