Question

Choose the equation of the line passing through the point (-2, 6) and parallel to y = one half x - 8.

Can someone please explain how to do this.

Answer 1

two parallel line have the same slope

Answer 2

so tell me wat is the slope of the line?

Answer 3

@SolidIceCream ,with this information(slope and the point) u can write the equation

Answer 4

y = x / 2 - 8
This is in the form of y = mx + c where m is the gradient.
Gradient = 1 / 2
Since the lines are parallel, the gradients are the same.
Next, use the point given and substitute the values into this formula, y = y1 + m(x - x1) where (x1 , y1) is the point.
y = 6 + (x + 2) / 2
2y = 12 + x + 2
2y = x + 14

Answer 5

Do you mean I have to do the point-slope formula

Answer 6

yes,as TURITW wrote

Answer 7

Yes

Answer 8

ok I got it thanks for explaining how to do it.

Answer 9

@SolidIceCream :)