Question

Write an equation for the line parallel to the given line that contains point C

Y=1/2x+4;C(-4,-3)

Answer 1

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)
y - (-3) = ¹/₂(x - (-4))
y + 3 = ¹/₂(x + 4)
y + 3 = ¹/₂(x) + ¹/₂(4)
y + 3 = ¹/₂x + 2
- 3 - 3
y = ¹/₂x - 1