Question

Find the equation of the line.

The line is parallel to y = −
1
7
x + 6 and passes through the point (−7, −1).

The equation of the line is

Answer 1

y= -17x-120.

Explanation:

1) according to the condition the lines are parallel. It means the slope of the required line is -17;

2) if to substitute the (-7;-1) into the equation y= -17x+i, then i= -120;

3) the required equation of the line is y= -17x-120.