Question

Line q passes through (−5, 5) and is parallel to the line 2x + y + 1 = 0.

The slope of line q is
.

Answer 1

slope = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

Rewrite 2x + y + 1 = 0 in y = mx+b form.

- Subtract 2x and 1 from both sides

y = -2x - 1

Explanation:

Answer 2

slope = -2

Explanation:

Rewrite 2x + y + 1 = 0 in y = mx+b form.

- Subtract 2x and 1 from both sides

y = -2x - 1

Lines that are parallel have the same slope, so line q has a slope of -2