SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that contains the point (2, -1) and is parallel to the line y = 5x

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Question 859279: Write the equation of the line that contains the point (2, -1) and is parallel to the line y = 5x
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

***Using point-slope form, y+-+y%5B1%5D+=+m%28x+-+x%5B1%5D%29

 y +1 = 5(x-2)

  y = 5x - 11