Question

Write the equation of the line that is parallel to 5x + 2y = 7 and contains the point (-2, -4). Express final answer in standard form.

Answer
A.5x + 2y = -18

B.5x - 2y = -2

C. 2x - 5y = 16

D.y = -5/2x - 9

Answer 1

The equation that would be parallel to the given equation would be the one with the same slope. We write the given equation in the form y = mx +b to know the slope, m.

5x + 2y = 7
y = -5x/2 + 7/2

Therefore, the correct answer is option B, 5x - 2y = -2.

Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.