Write in slope-intercept form an equation of the line that passes through the point (5,4) and is parallel to the line y = 2x +1 .

Answer 1

y=2x + b

4 =2(5) + b

b =4-10 =-6

y=2x -6 is the parallel line through the given point (5,4) to be parallel requires the same slope = coefficient of the x term, when the equation is solved for x