Question

(-8,5); y= -4x+2 find the parallel equation

Answer 1

Answer: y=-4x-27

Explanation:

`y=mx+b`

Lines are parallel if their slopes are equal

`y=-4x+2`

⇒ m=-4

⇒ y=-4x+b

A line passes through (-8.5)

⇒ x=-8 y=5

`5=-4(-8)+b\\5=32+b\\5-32=32+b-32\\-27=b`

So, y=-4x-27