Question

Write the slope-intercept form of the equation parallel to y = 7x + 2, which passes through the point (1, -3).

Answer 1

since the line is parallel you know that the slope must be equal to 7. plugging that into the general s-i form you have y=7x+b. plugging in your given values, you can solve for b: -3=7(1)+b. algebraically, you can determine that b=-10. therefore, your solution is y=7x-10.