Question

Algebra Help Please: What is the equation of the line in standard form that passes through the point (–1, 4) and is parallel to the line y = 2x – 3?

Answer 1

Answer Choices:
x – 2y = 6
x + 2y = 6
2x – y = –6
2x + y = –6

Answer 2

I only have 1 set of numbers though ??

Answer 3

Use point-slope formula:
\[
y-y_0=m(x-x_0)
\]We know \(m=2\), so plug in the point.

Answer 4

I tried that but my answer doesn't match up with any of the answer choices ?? I got y=2x+15 What am i doing wrong??

Answer 5

Wait... is it 2x-y=-6

Answer 6

Here:
\[\begin{align}
y-4&=2(x+1)\\
y-4&=2x+2\\
y&=2x+6\\
y-2x&=6
\end{align}
\]