224k views
22 votes
Write an equation that is parallel to y=3x+5 and passes through the point (-4,-13).

2 Answers

10 votes
y = mx + b
y = 3x + 5

m = 3 but its parallel so m =-¹/₃

y-y₁ = m (x-x₁)

y - (-13) = -¹/₃ (x-(-4) )

y + 13 = -¹/₃ (x+4)

y + 13 = -¹/₃x - ⁴/₃

y = -¹/₃x - ⁴/₃ -13

y =-¹/₃x - ⁴³/₃
User Sigug
by
5.5k points
6 votes

Answer:

y = 3x - 1

Explanation:

Please let me know if you want me to add an explanation.

User Bknights
by
4.7k points