Question

Write the standard form of the line that is parallel to 2x + 3y = 4 and passes through the point (1, -4).

Answer 1

@Nnesha

Answer 2

parallel lines should have same slope

Answer 3

The slope is -2/3

Answer 4

so equation is 2x + 3y =b
replace x and y by this order pair ( 1 ,-4)
and solve for b

Answer 5

Also, here is a visual solution to your problem -

https://tube.geogebra.org/student/m837443

Answer 6

b=-10

Answer 7

yes so 2x + 3y =b replace b by -10
and done!

Answer 8

So the answer is 2x+3y=-10

Answer 9

yep

Answer 10

Thanks so much again! I really appreciate it:)

Answer 11

my pleasure :)