Question

Find the equation for the line that passes through the point

(−5,0)

, and that is parallel to the line with the equation
y=−
3
4

x−
21
4

y=−34x−214
.

Answer 1

y = -3/4x -15/4

Explanation:

We assume you mean the given line to be ...

y = -3/4x -21/4

The slope of this line is -3/4. The parallel line will have the same slope.

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In point-slope form the equation of the line you seek is ...

y -k = m(x -h) . . . . . . line with slope m through point (h, k)

y = -3/4(x -(-5)) . . . . .substitute m=-3/4 and (h, k) = (-5, 0)

y = -3/4x -15/4