Question

Which equation in slope-intercept form represents a line that passes through the point (2,3) and is parallel to the line y−9=23(x+7)?

Answer 1

y = 23x - 43

Explanation:

y - 9 = 23 (x + 7)

y - 9 = 23x + 161

y = 23x + 170

y = 23x + b

3 = 23(2) + b

3 = 46 + b

y = -43

y = 23x - 43