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Question

Write the standard form of the line that passes through the point (-2, 4) and is parallel to x - 2y = 6. Type your answer in the box provided or use the upload option to submit your solution

Answer 1

So, parallel lines have the same slope.

 

x - 2y = 6

-2y = - x + 6

y = (1/2)x - 3

 

Our slope is 1/2. We plug in our given point.

 

y - 4 = (1/2)(x - (-2))

y - 4 = (1/2)x + 1

(1/2)x - y = -5