Write an equation of the line containing the specified point and parallel to the indicated line.

(−7, 0), 5x + 2y = 6

Question

Write an equation of the line containing the specified point and parallel to the indicated line.

(−7, 0), 5x + 2y = 6

anonymous · Answer

Slope: 2  point (-7,0)

Plug these in to y=mx + b to find b.

0 = 2*-7 + b

b = 14

Therefore, y=2x +14

anonymous · Answer

OMGoodness! Thanks sooo much. You're the best!!

anonymous · Answer

Does the method make sense to you though?

anonymous · Answer

In any line function, you have two important parts:  A slope and a y-intercept.  b is the y-intercept because when x is zero, then your y-value is going to be  "b."

anonymous · Answer

I had the answer correct. Then i thought I was wrong so i kinda made myself confused! But you just confirmed my answer. Thanks

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome :-)