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Which of the following equations represents a line that is parallel to y = -4x-1

and passes through the point, (2, 2)?
O A. y = -4x+10
O B. y = 1/4x+2
O C. y = -4x + 4
O D. y = -4x - 6

User Clement Attlee
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

Parallel lines have the same gradient

For line y=-4x-1, the gradient is -4 and so that of this new line will also be -4

Now,

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-2=-4(x-2)

y-2=-4x+8

y=-4x+8+2

y=-4x+10

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