Question

Write an equation of the line with the given characteristics.

passes through (1, –4); parallel to y = –3x + 8

I have no idea how to do this, honestly. Please help.

Answer 1

ok so would u like me to explain

Answer 2

Yeah, please.

Answer 3

@foxtrot

Answer 4

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCoQtwIwAmoVChMIqp_kluPTyAIVRZANCh1W1wF8&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.khanacademy.org%2Fmath%2Fcc-eighth-grade-math%2Fcc-8th-linear-equations-functions%2F8th-slope-intercept-form%2Fv%2Fequation-of-a-line-3&usg=AFQjCNF3yEV3ZN-NOG88ZfGNY1fmcXgATQ

Answer 5

that should help

Answer 6

a

Answer 7

A?

Answer 8

@beatboxingfetus
Parallel to means same slope.
Find the slope of the line "parallel to" from y = –3x + 8.
Say the slope of the line equals m.
The line through a point (x1,y1) with slope m is given by:
(y-y1)=m(x-x1).....................(1)
Since m, x1, y1 are all given in the question, so the required line can be found using equation (1) above.

Answer 9

Thank you !

Answer 10

You're welcome! :)