The equation of line v is y=x+ 1/7 . Parallel to line v is line w, which passes through the point ( – 1, – 2). What is the equation of line w? Write the equation in slope-intercept form.

Answer 1

y = mx + b

-2 = 1(-1) + b

-2 = -1 + b

b = -1

y = x - 1