Through ( - 5 , 0 ) and parallel to y = ( 3 / 5 ) x + 5

Answer 1

When two lines are parallel, they have the same slope.

m = 3/5 with the given point (-5, 0)

Use the point-slope form.

y - y₀ = m(x - x₀)

y - 0 = 3/5(x - (-5))

y = 3/5(x + 5)

y = (3/5)x + 3