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

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anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks im having some struggle with algebra 2

anonymous · Answer

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....

anonymous · Answer

So, what is the slope of each line?