Question

Choose the equation of the line passing through the point (1, -5) and parallel to y = 2x + 4.

Answer 1

i think its y = 2x - 3

Answer 2

Ⓐ Loujoelou

Answer 3

y=mx+b; (1,-5) , m=2

-5=2(1)+b
-5=2+b
-7=b

=> y=2x-7

I think your mistake was in this step => "-5=2+b" you have to subtract 2 to both sides, -5-2=7

Answer 4

y = -2x + 7

Answer 5

@aroub

Answer 6

@aroub

Answer 7

@satellite73

Answer 8

@myininaya