Write an equation of a line in slope intercept form that is parallel

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anonymous · Answer

Write an equation of a line in slope intercept form that is parallel to the line x + 4y = 6 and passes through (-8, 5).

anonymous · Answer

@ganibl can you explain?

anonymous · Answer

First you need to change the equation into slope-intercept form
which is x + 4y = 6
             -x          -x
4y = -x + 6
4y/4 = -x/4 + 6/4
y = -1/4x + 1.5

then graph that: the y-intercept is 1.5 and the slope is -1/4 rise/run. Also graph the point (-8, 5)

Then to find the parrallel line the slope is the same but the y-intercept is different
Then from the point (-8, 5) use the slope to draw the parrallel line.

anonymous · Answer

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