Write an Equation that is parallel to the line y=-3x+2 containing (4,0)

Answer 1

0=-3(4) + b

b =12

y=-3x+12 is the parallel line through the point (4,0)

parallel lines have the same slope. the slope = the coefficient of the x term, when the equation is solved for y: -3

general equation is y=mx+b where m=slope and b = y intercept

m=-3, b = 12

y=-3x+12 is parallel to y=-3x+2 and goes through (4,0)