Math 0099 Discusssion

Question

Write an equation of the line passing through the point (2, -1) and parallel to

the line 𝑦 = 3𝑥− 5. Give your answer in slope-intercept form. Show all work

Answer 1

parallel lines to y=3x-5 all have the same slope = 3 = m

y =mx +b where b=y intercept

y =3x +b plug in the point (2,-1) to solve for b

-1 =3(2) +b

b =-1-6 =-7

y =3x -7 is slope intercept form