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Write an equation for the line parallel to y = –2x – 5 that contains P(–8, 4).

a.
y – 4 = 2(x + 8)
c.
y + 4 = –2(x + 8)
b.
y – 4 = –2(x + 8)
d.
x – 4 = 2(y + 8)

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Equation: y = -2x - 5
Slope = -2
Parallel line: = -2 [ Same ]

Now, y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y - 4 = -2(x + 8)

In short, Your Answer would be Option B

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User Michael Cornel
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y = –2x – 5
slope = -2
equation

y - 4 = -2(x+8)

answer
b.
y – 4 = –2(x + 8)
User Tarnfeld
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