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Write an equation of the line that passes through (−4,−5) and is parallel to the line y=−4x−1.

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Answer:

y = -4x -21

Explanation:

Use slope intercept form:

y = mx + b

use slope from original line: y = -4x - 1 so slope is -4

use the given point (-4,-5) for the x and y values and solve for b

-5 = -4(-4) + b

-5 = 16 + b

-5 - 16 = b

-21 = b

substitute b value in slope intercept form

y = -4x - 21

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