Question

Line t has an equation of y = -8x + 7. Line u includes the point (-1, 7) and is parallel to line

t. What is the equation of line u?
Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Write the numbers in the equation as proper
fractions, improper fractions, or integers.
Use y=mx+b.
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2 3 4
5.
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Answer 1

y = -8x - 1

Explanation:

y = mx + b

7 = -8 (-1) + b Substitute in points for x and y. Substitute -8 for m (parallel)

7 = 8 + b

-1 = b