How do you write an equation in point-slope form for the given (6,8) and is parallel to the line given by y=-5x+4?
1 Answer
Jul 17, 2015
Write equation of a line
Answer: y = 5x - 22
Explanation:
Slope -intercept form of a line: y = ax + b
Since it is parallel to the line y = 5x + 4, then a = 5
y = 5x + b.
To find b, write that this line passing at point (6, 8)
8 = 30 + b --> b = 8 - 30 = -22
Answer: y = 5x - 22
