Question

Richard cuts a piece of wood for a project. The first cut is shown and can be represented by the equation y=1/2x+2. T he second cut needs to be parallel to the first. It will pass through the point (0,-7). Identify the equation that represent Richard second cut.

Answer 1

y=1/2x-7

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The parallels have the same slope

`y = \frac 1 2 x + \textrm{constant}`

The constant is the y intercept, which we're told is -7

Answer: y = (1/2) x - 7

Other forms are possible.