what is the equation of a line parallel Y=1/2x-3 that passses through the point 2,2

Answer 1

any parallel line has the same slope = 1/2

y = (1/2)x + b. solve for be by plugging in the point (2,2)

2 = (1/2)2 + b

b = 2-1 = 1

y = (1/2)x + 1 is the parallel line through the given point