Write the point-slope form of the line that passes through (5, 5) and is parallel to a line with a slope of 1/4. Include all of your work in your final answer.

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madeleine2 · Answer

@3mar

madeleine2 · Answer

i tried to put it into a calculator but it said input is not valid

3mar · Answer

put the data correctly, please!

madeleine2 · Answer

y−y1=m(x−x1)
y-5=.25(x-5)
i plugged it into the equation and thats how far i got

madeleine2 · Answer

@3mar

3mar · Answer

yes
I was waiting

3mar · Answer

can you use this and try? https://www.desmos.com/calculator/j9xfuztxcf

madeleine2 · Answer

y=0.25x+b is the answer right

3mar · Answer

If you don;t mind, you can mul. by 4 both sides to eliminate 1/4

3mar · Answer

your answer is correct but b is?

3mar · Answer

@madeleine2

mathmale · Answer

Madeleine2:  You must somehow calculate the value of b, the y-intercept.

You already have enough info to do that:

y−y1=m(x−x1)
y-5=.25(x-5)
i plugged it into the equation and thats how far i got