Question

Write the equation of the line that passes through the given point and is parallel to the given line. (5, -4); y = 1/5x - 4

Answer 1

parallel = same slope

y=1/5x-4

slope= 1/5x

solve using for b using y=mx+b

-4=(1/5)(5)+b

-4=4+b

(subtract -4 from both sides)

-8=b

put your equation together:

y=1/5x-8