Question

Write an equation of a line in slope-intercept form through the point (1,-5) and parallel to a line that passes through the point (4,3) and (-2,9).

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Answer 1

y = -x - 4

Explanation:

Slope = (y-y)/(x-x)

Slope = (9-3)/(-2-4)

Slope = 6/-6

Slope = -1

b = y - mx

b = -5 - (-1)*(1)

b = -5 + 1

b = -4

y = -x -4