Question

Write an equation for the line that is parallel to y = 3/5x - 8 and goes through

the point (-15,-23)

Answer 1

y=3/5x-14

Explanation:

parallel lines have the same slope, so m=3/5

y=mx+b

-23=3/5(-15)+b

-23=-9+b

-14=b

y=mx+b

y=3/5x-14