Question

Write an equation of the line passing through the point A(2, 0) that is parallel to the line y = 3x−5

Answer 1

y = 3x - 6

Explanation:

Parallel lines have the same slope,

So m = 3

y - 0 = 3(x - 2)

y = 3x - 6

Answer 2

y = 3x-6

Explanation:

y = 3x−5

This is in slope intercept form

y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

m =3

Parallel lines have the same slope

We have the slope m=3 and a point (2,0)

y = mx+b

y = 3x+b

Substituting the point into the equation to solve for b

0 = 3(2)+b

0 = 6+b

b = -6

y = 3x-6