SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line parallel to the line x-4y=5 and passing through point, (2,-1). Write the equation in the slope intercept form.

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Question 954286: Find the equation of the line parallel to the line x-4y=5 and passing through point, (2,-1). Write the equation in the slope intercept form.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
slope 1%2F4; which is understood by understanding standard form equation of a lline.
y=mx+b is equivalent to b=y-mx.

Equation for wanted line, y=%281%2F4%29x%2B%28-1-%281%2F4%29%2A2%29.
highlight%28y=x%2F4-3%2F2%29