Question

write the equation of the line that is parallel to y = 1/2x - 3 and passes through the point (-6,5)

Answer 1

Hi--- If you recall, in order to write the equation of a line, you need slope and a point on that line

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

So, you have the point: (-6, 5)... And, the slope?

Answer 4

the slope is 1/2 because parallel lines have identical slopes!!

Answer 5

So, the equation of the line (in point slope form) is y - 5 = 1/2(x + 6)

Answer 6

ok thanks im having some struggle with algebra 2

Answer 7

determine whether or not the lines 3x - 4y = 12 and y = -4/3x + 5 are perpendicular.
OK... Parallel lines have the same slope..... Perpendicular lines have slopes that are OPPOSITE RECIPROCALS....

Answer 8

So, what is the slope of each line?