Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the point (2,-5) and is parallel

to the line X – 2y = 16?

Answer 1

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Answer:

x -2y = 12

Explanation:

A parallel line will have the same equation, but with a different constant. The value of the constant can be found using the given point.

x -2y = (2 -2(-5)) = 2 +10 = 12

An equation of the parallel line is ...

x - 2y = 12