Write the slope-intercept form of the equation form of the equation of the line described. – Show Work

Question

Through: (-4, -4), parallel to y = 7/4x + 1

Answer 1

Parallel lines have equal slopes, so

m = 7/4

y = (7/4)x + b

Find b from the given point.

-4 = (7/4)(-4) + b

b = 3

y = (7/4)x + 3