SOLUTION: AB contains the point (2,1) and (-1,-8). What is the equation of the line parallel to AB that contains points (0,2).
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Question 694607: AB contains the point (2,1) and (-1,-8). What is the equation of the line parallel to AB that contains points (0,2). Found 2 solutions by stanbon, lynnlo:Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! AB contains the point (2,1) and (-1,-8). What is the equation of the line parallel to AB that contains points (0,2).
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Slope of the given line: m = (-8-1)/(-1-2) = -9/-3 = 3
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Form of the desired equation:
y = mx + b
Substitute for x,y and m ; solve for "b":
2 = 3*0 + b
b = 2
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Equation:
Y = 3x + 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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