Question

Write the equation of the line that is parallel to the line y=-3x+2 and goes through the point (2,-1)

Answer 1

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Answer:

  y = -3x +5

Step-by-step explanation:

The parallel line will have the same slope: m = -3.

The new y-intercept is ...

  b = y -mx

  y = -1 -(-3)(2) = -1 +6 = 5

Then the equation of the parallel line through (2, -1) is ...

  y = -3x +5