Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through point p and is parallel to the line with the given equation. Problem: P (4,0), -x + 2y=12

Answer 1

First get the equation you were given into slope intercept form. In other words, solve for y

Answer 2

It would be y= 1/2 + 6

Answer 3

I dont know what to do after that

Answer 4

Alright, parallel lines have the same slope. So these two lines have the same slope...do you know what number in that equation would be the slope?

Answer 5

It would be 1/2

Answer 6

Yep. and you have a point the line goes through so you can do point slope form which is:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

ever seen that?

Answer 7

I dont understand

Answer 8

Thats the formula for point slope form which when simplified will give you the equation you want. (x1, y1) is the point you were given and m is the slope, so just plug those in

Answer 9

y-0=1/2(x-4)

Answer 10

I get it now!!! Thank you so much!!

Answer 11

Did you simplify the equation?

Answer 12

When you simplify you get
y=1/2x-2

and that is your final answer

Answer 13

Yep thanks

Answer 14

You're welcome.