Write an equation ​(a) in​ slope-intercept form and ​(b) in standard form for the line passing through ​( minus − 2 ,5​) and parallel to x+ 5y = 7

Answer 1

y = mx + b

Parallel lines have equal slopes, so

m = -a/b = -1/5

y = (-1/5)x + b

Find b from the given point.

5 = (-1/5)(-2) + b

You should be able to finish from here.