Question

Write the equation of the line in standard form that is parallel to the line 2x+y=5 and goes through the point (- 1,4)

Answer 1

First find the slope of the given equation. y= -2x +5
M= -2 point (-1,4)
4=-2(-1)+b
4=2+b
2=b
y= -2x+ 2 slope intercept form
2x + y = 2 standard form