153k views
5 votes
Write an equation of the line in slope intercept form that passes through the given pint and is parallel to the given line (-1,3) y=2x+2

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:


Explanation:

Answer:

y = 2x + 5

Explanation:

y = mx + b : Slope Intercept Form

Our m (slope) does not change, but our b (y-intercept) does.


Step 1: Plug in all numbers except b

y = 2x + b

3 = 2(-1) + b

Solve

5 = b


Step 2: Add slope and intercept into equation

y = 2x + 5

User Bruno Crosier
by
7.7k points