Question

Write the equation of line in slope-intercept form, which is parallel to y=−2x+5 and passing through the point (1, −4)

Answer 1

y = −2x - 2

Explanation:

The new equation has the same form as the given equation y=−2x+5; only the constant (' 5 ') will be different. Take the x- and y-coordinates of the given point (1, -4) and substitute them into y = -2x + C to find C:

-4 = -2(1) + C

-2 = C

and therefore the desired equation in slope-intercept form is y = −2x - 2