Question

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Which of the following is the correct point-slope equation for the line that passes through the point (-2, 5) and is parallel to the line given by y = -8x + 14?
A. y + 40 = -8x + 2
B. y + 5 = -8(x - 2)
C. y - 5 = -8(x + 2)
D. y + 40 = -8(x + 2)

Answer 1

For two lines to be parallel,, they have to have the same slope. So, to be parallel to y=-8x + 14, your answer has to have -8 as the slope, since this is the slope of the other line. Now, you have the slope and a point on the line, so you can plug in to this equation:
\[y - y_1 = m(x-x_1)\]Where m is the slope, x_1 and y_1 are the coordinates of the point.

Answer 2

so it would be c?

Answer 3

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here's how you work it out yourself. I'll give you a medal if you get the right answer :-)

@vinnv226 typed it faster, and his description is perfect. use it!

Answer 4

yes, c is correct

Answer 5

thks

Answer 6

c