Question 944211: Write an equation of the line that contains the given point and is parallel to the given line. Write your final answer in slope-intercept form.
5x + y = 8; (-4, 2)
Write an equation of the line that contains the given point and is parallel to the given line. Write your final answer in slope-intercept form.
(-9, 8); m = - 5
Any help would be very appreciated!
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Write an equation of the line that contains the given point and is parallel to the given line. Write your final answer in slope-intercept form.
5x + y = 8; (-4, 2)
y = -5x + 8
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The given line has slope = -5
Ans Form:: y = mx + b
Solve for "b"::
2 = -5*-4 + b
b = -18
Ans:: y = -5x - 18
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Write an equation of the line that contains the given point and is parallel to the given line. Write your final answer in slope-intercept form.
(-9, 8); m = - 5
Form:: y = mx + b
Solve for "b"::
8 = -5*9 + b
b = 53
Ans: y = -5x + 53
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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