Question

write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line and that passes through the given point.
y=1/2x-8;(2,-15)

Answer 1

Parallel means same slope.

The slope for the line is, 1/2

Now you are given a slope and point (2,-15)

use

y - y1 = m(x - x1)
and solve.

Answer 2

For more information, (x1, y1) = (2, -15) and m =1/2 and substitute them into the equation