Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line and passes through the given point. y = x + 8; (4, 10)
A. y = x
B. y = x + 6
C. y = x – 6
D. y = x + 6

Question

Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line and passes through the given point. y = x + 8; (4, 10)
	A. y = x 	
	B. y = x + 6 	
	C. y = x – 6 	
	D. y = x + 6

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

y = x + 8 has a slope of 1

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

So any parallel line also has a slope of 1

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

y = mx+b

y = 1x+b

10 = 1(4) + b

10 = 4 + b

Now solve for b

anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910 - B= 6

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

so the equation is 

y = 1x + 6

or just 

y = x+6

anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910  Do you see a difference between B and D

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

no, B and D look the same...hmm

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

typo maybe? or maybe something is missing

anonymous · Answer

Thank You!!!

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

yw, so was there a typo?

anonymous · Answer

No, That is what it says on my paper. So If i get it wrong I will tell m teacher he missed typed.

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

i gotcha, that's what I would do too

anonymous · Answer

:) thanks for your help