SOLUTION: If a graph is a line that is parallel to the line g(x) = −2x − 5 and contains the point (5, 2), determine the linear function.

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Question 802119: If a graph is a line that is parallel to the line
g(x) = −2x − 5
and contains the point
(5, 2),
determine the linear function.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The slope, or coefficient on x, will be the same, if the new line is parallel.

g%28x%29=-2x-5, but the new line will be some f%28x%29=-2x%2Bb

b=f%28x%29%2B2x
b=2%2B2%2A5
b=12

Your new line is highlight%28f%28x%29=-2x%2B12%29