Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the point(2,−2) and is parallel to the line 5x-2y=4

Answer 1

y = 5/2x - 7

Explanation:

5x - 2y = 4

5x - 4 = 2y

y = 5/2x - 2

Slope = 5/2

Point (2,-2)

y-intercept: -2 - (5/2)(2) = -2 - 5

= -7