Question

Write an equation of the line passing through point P(3,8) that is parallel to the line y\ ={1}{5}(x+4) NEEP HELP ASAP

Answer 1

• y = (1/5)(x + 37)

Explanation:

Slope-intercept form:

• y = mx + b

Given line has a slope of m = 1/5.

Parallel lines have equal slopes, so the line we are looking for is:

• y = (1/5)x + b and passing through point P(3,8).

Substitute the coordinates and slope and find b:

• 8 = (1/5)*3 + b
• b = 8 - 3/5
• b = 7 2/5

The line is:

• y = 1/5x + 7 2/5 or
• y = (1/5)(x + 37)