Question

Write the equation for a line that is parallel to the line y=-1/3x -4 and passes through the point (3, -1)​

Answer 1

the equation for the line is -1/3x

Answer 2

y = -1/3x

Explanation:

Since the line has to be parallel, that means it will have the same slope. So, we use the given point and slop to solve for the new y= mx + b using the equation y - y = m( x - x)

m= -1/3 x = 3 y = -1

y + 1 = -1/3(x - 3)

y + 1 = -1/3x + 1

y = -1/3x