Question

Write the equation of the line that is parallel to the line y = −3x + 12 and passes through the point (−1, 6).

y = one thirdx + 7

y = −3x + 3

y = one thirdx + 3

y = −3x + 7

Answer 1

y = mx+b

y = -3x+b

6 = -3(-1)+b

Now solve for b