Question

Write the equation of the line that contains the point (-5,4) and
is parallel to the line y − 3x = 2??

how do i solve?

Answer 1

Write down all the givens and the equation that we will be using ( and don't forget parallel means same slope) :

y=mx+b; y=4, x=-5, m=-3

4=-3(-4)+b
4=12+b
-8=b

=> y=-3x-8

Answer 2

thank you

Answer 3

No problemm! =)

Answer 4

you put -4 when x is -5 but i understand

Answer 5

Oh right! That's a mistake. Here's the correct solution:

4=-3(-5)+b
4=15+b
-11=b

=> y=-3x-11