Algebra 1 Parallel and Perpendicular lines

Question

What is the equation of the line written in slope-intercept form that passes through the point (-2, 3) and is parallel to the line y = 3x + 5?

Answer 1

Parallel lines have equal slopes, so

m = 3

y = 3x + b

Find b from the given point.

3 = 3(-2) + b

b = 9

y = 3x + 9