write an equation for a line parallel to y=-5x-2 and passing through (3,-18)

Answer 1

y=-5x + b, parallel lines have the same slope, the coefficient of the x term when the equation is solved for y

-18 = -5(3) + b, calculate b, the y intercept, by plugging in the point (3,-18)

-18 =-15 + b

b = -18+15 = -3

y = -5x -3 is the parallel line through the point (3,-8)