(5,-3) is parallel to y=5x-4

Question

I Have A Test Monday , And I nEed Help

Answer 1

Dear Tyrun,

 

You haven't really asked a question.  Am I supposed to find a line parallel to y=5x-4 that includes the point (5, -3)?  Such a line would also have a slope of 5, but the y intercept would be different.

 

y = mx + b = 5x +b

 

Substituting the values for x and y gives

 

(-3) = (5)(5) + b = 25 + b

 

b = (-3) - 25 = -28

 

so the equation of the line is

 

y = 5x - 28

 

I don't know if I've answered your question or not, but give me an A for effort!