Question

Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line and that passes through the given point. y = 1/2x - 8; (-6, -17).​

Answer 1

Y= 1/2x -14 I think :)

Answer 2

y = 1/2x - 14

Explanation:

Parallel lines have the same gradient

So,

gradient for second line = gradient of the first line = 1/2

Also,

the line passes through (-6,-17)

So, we can find the y-intercept by substitution

y = mx + c

-17 = (1/2 * -6) + c

-17 = -3 + c

c = -14

So,

the equation is y = 1/2x - 14