Choose the equation of the line passing through the point (2, 6) and parallel to y = -3x - 4.

y = 3x - 12

y = -3x

y = -3x + 12

y = 3x

Question

Choose the equation of the line passing through the point (2, 6) and parallel to y = -3x - 4. 

 y = 3x - 12 

 y = -3x 

 y = -3x + 12 

 y = 3x

anonymous · Answer

Since the line is parallel to y=-3x+4 then the slope must be equal so m=-3. Then just plug into $$y-y_1=m(x-x_1)$$ and you'll get $$y-6=-3(x-2)$$Now just simplify and solve for y in order to get your answer.

johnweldon1993 · Answer

slope of a parallel line is the same as the other..so -3

use point slope formula to find this equation

y - 6 = -3(x-2)
y - 6 = -3x + 6

y = -3x + 12

johnweldon1993 · Answer

And now check....

6 = -3(2) + 12

6 = -6 + 12

-6 = -6 yes it does so it is correct