Question

Which of the following equations defines a line that is parallel to the line y=--1/3x-4and passes through the point 3,1

Answer 1

To be parallel the slope will be the same so the slope of the line will be -1/3

Use the slope intercept form to find the y-intercept and use the point (3,1)

y=mx+b

1=(-3)(3) + b
1=-9 + b
10 = b

The equation will be. y = -3x + 10