Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through (1,5) and is parallel to the line y=-4x+2.

Answer 1

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Answer:

y = -4x +9

Explanation:

The same slope-intercept equation can be used, but with a different y-intercept. That new y-intercept can be found from the given point (x, y) using the formula ...

b = y -mx

b = 5 -(-4)(1) = 9

So, the equation with the new y-intercept is ...

y = -4x +9