Question

Choose the slope-intercept equation of the line that passes through the point (4, -6) and is parallel to y = -one halfx + 5.

y = -2x + 2
y = 2x - 14
y = one halfx - 8
y = -one halfx - 4

Answer 1

in order for lines to be parallel they must have the same slope

Answer 2

the standard equation of a line is y=mx+b

Answer 3

the line you are given it y=-(1/2)x+5

Answer 4

so you can see m=-1/2

Answer 5

so you have y=-(1/2)x+b so far for your answer

Answer 6

you are told it must go through (4,-6) so you know when x=4 y=-6

Answer 7

so you can use that to solve for b

Answer 8

-6=(-1/2)(4)+b

Answer 9

So its D?

Answer 10

y = -1/2x - 4

Answer 11

yup