Question

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Which line is parallel to the line y = 5 x + 5and passes through
the point (-2, 1)?
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O y=x+3
O
y =
3x+2
1
y = -x -
2
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1
y=-5

Answer 1

y = -1/5x + 3/5

Explanation:

Step 1: Find slope

Take the negative reciprocal of the other line

m = -1/5

y = 1/5x + b

Step 2: Find b

1 = -1/5(-2) + b

1 = 2/5 + b

b = 3/5

Step 3: Rewrite perpendicular equation

y = -1/5x + 3/5