Question

Write an equation in​ slope-intercept form of the line that passes through the given point and is parallel to the graph of the given equation.

(-7,-2); y= - 2x+5

Write an equation for the line in​ slope-intercept form.

​(Simplify your answer. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the​ equation.)

Answer 1

y = -2x - 16

Explanation:

y = -2x + b

-2 = -2(-7) + b

-2 = 14 + b

b = -16