Question 261772
find an equation of the line passing through (-4,7) and parallel to the graph of 2x+y=5. write the equation in slope intercept from.
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The given line has slope = -2
Every line parallal to it must have a slope of -2.
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The Form of the equation you want is y = mx + b
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You know m = -2, and y = 7 when x = -4
So, solve for "b":
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7 = -2*-4 + b
b = -1
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Equation:
y = -2x -1
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Cheers,
Stan H.