an equation that is parallel to y=-0.75x and passes through (8,0)

Question

an equation that is parallel to y=-0.75x and passes through (8,0)

Answer 1

y = mx + b

Parallel lines have equal slopes, so

m = -0.75

y = -0.75x + b

Use the given point to find b.

0 = -0.75(8) + b

b = 6

y = -0.75x + 6

Test the answer.