Write an equation in slope intercept form that passes through the point (5, 7)and parallel to y = 2x -9

Answer 1

There are two ways to do this.

y = mx + b

7 = 2(5) + b

7 = 10 + b

b = -3

y = 2x - 3

orrrrr...

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

y - 7 = 2(x - 5)

y - 7 = 2x - 10

y = 2x - 3