Question

Write an equation for the line that is parallel to the given line and that passes through the given point.

y = –6x + 2; (–1, 2)

Answer 1

1.Substitute the slope from original line (3 in this case) into the equation of the line y = 3x + b.
2.Substitute the given point (1,7) into the x and y values 7 = 3(1) + b.
3.Solve for b (the y-intercept)
4.Substitute this value for 'b' in the slope intercept form equation y = 3x + 4.