Question

Find the equation of the line that is:
parallel to y = 3x-5 and passes through (-2, 1).

Answer 1

y = 3x - 7

Explanation:

If thenew line is parallel to y = 3x-5, then they have the same slope:

y = 3*x - b

1 = 3*(-2) - b

1 = -6 - b

b = -6 - 1

b = -7

So the new line is:

y = 3x - 7