Question

Write the equation of the line, in standard form, that has a y-intercept of 2 and is parallel to 2 x + y = -5. Include your work in your final answer. Type your answer in the box provided submit your solution.

Answer 1

`2x + y = 2`

Explanation:

`2x + y = - 5`

`y = - 2x - 5`

This line has slope -2 and y-intercept -5.

A line parallel to this line will have a slope of -2. Since the y-intercept is 2, we have:

`y = - 2x + 2`

`2x + y = 2`