Question

Find the equation of the line that

is parallel to y = 2x + 5 and
contains the point (2, -4).
y = 2x + [?]

Answer 1

y=(9,-8)

Explanation:

2(2,-4) will give you (4,-8)

therefore y=(4,-8)+5

4+5 which is 9 and nothing will be added to -8

y=(9,-8)

Answer 2

y=2x-8

Explanation: