Question

Cassidy wrote the linear equation y = 5 x + 4. Then, she wrote the equation of the line that is parallel to y = 5 x + 4 and that passes through (8,–2). If her new equation is in the form y = 5 x + b, what is the value of b?

Answer 1

b=−5x+y

Explanation:

Let's solve for b.

y=5x+b

Step 1: Flip the equation.

b+5x=y

Step 2: Add -5x to both sides.

b+5x+−5x=y+−5x

b=−5x+y