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Write the equation of a line that passes through the point ​(-8​,4​) and is parallel to the line y=-5x+3.

User Jehong Ahn
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Answer: y=-5x-36

Explanation:

In order for two lines to be parallel they need to have the same slope. so the slope (m) of the new line needs to be -5.

slope(m) =-5

and the point (-8,4) is given to us. we can create a new equation for a line using the point slope formula because we have a slope (m=-5) and a point (-8,4)

point slope formula: y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-4=-5(x--8)

simplify and pay attention to negative signs

y-4=-5(x+8)

y-4=-5x-40

y=-5x-36

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