Question

Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the

line y - 2 = 3(x + 7) and goes through

the point (-2,-5).

Put your answer in slope intercept form:

y =

(do not leave spaces, do not type y=)

Blank 1:

Answer 1

`y=3x+1`

Explanation:

The original equation is already in a point/slope form: it passes through (-7,2) and has a slope of 3.

We can re-use the slope right away, and replace the point coordinates:

`y-(-5) = 3 (x-(-2))`

At this point is just trying to write it down in a better-looking form

`\\y+5 = 3x+6\\y=3x+1`