Question

The given line passes through the points (0, −3) and (2, 3). What is the equation, in point-slope form, of the line that is parallel to the given line and passes through the point (−1, −1)? y + 1 =? (x + 1)

Answer 1

y+1=3(x+1) is correct

Explanation:

y=3x+2 passes trough -1, -1 and has a y intercept of 2

Answer 2

The equation of the line would be y + 1 = 3(x + 1)

Explanation:

First we have to find the slope of the equation.

m (slope) = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

m = (3 - -3)/(2 - 0)

m = 6/2

m = 3

Now that we have this, we can take the equation given and put the new slope in where the question mark exists.

y + 1 = ?(x + 1)

y + 1 = 3(x + 1)