Question

Write the equation of a line parallel to f(x)=1/2x+1 and passing through the point (-5, -2).

Answer 1

y= 1/2x + 0.5

Explanation:

plug in the x and y values to get the y-intercept the slope stays the same. hope this helps! :P

Answer 2

y = 1/2x + 1/2

Explanation:

y = 1/2x + b [Parallel lines have the same slope but different y-intercepts]

-2 = (1/2)(-5) + b [Plug in the coordinates (-5,-2) to find the y-intercept b]

b = 1/2 [Solve for b]

y = 1/2x + 1/2