Question

Write an equation of the line that is parallel to line y = – 5x + 3 and passes the point (5, – 2).

Answer 1

y = -5x +23

Explanation:

If the line is parallel it has the same slope, so we only have to solve for the y-intercept.

To get from (5,-2) the y increases by 25

So y = -5x +23