Question

Find the equation of the line that passes through (3,1) and is parallel to y=2x+1.

Leave your answer in the form y=mx+c

Answer 1

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Answer:

y = 2x -5

Explanation:

The parallel line will differ only in the value of c. That can be found using the given point.

y = mx +c

c = y -mx . . . . . . subtract mx to solve for c

c = 1 -2·3 = -5 . . . . . . the value of m is 2 in the given equation (x, y) = (3, 1)

The equation of the parallel line is ...

y = 2x -5