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Question

Write an equation of a line that is parallel to y=-x-1 and passes through (-3,-5)

Answer 1

Parallel lines have the same slope.  What is the slope of the line y = -x-1? (Remember, slope is m in y = mx+b).

 

Once you have your slope, plug it in for m in the equation y = mx+b.  Then, using the point (-3, -5), plug in the corresponding x and y values into the same equation that you plugged in m for, and solve for your y-intercept (b).

 

Then, rewrite your answer, subbing in for m and b. 

 

y = -1x + b   => -5 = -1(-3) + b = > b = ?