Write the equation of a line parallel to the line y = − x − 5 that goes through the point (9, -6)

Question

Write the equation of a line parallel to the line y = − x − 5 that goes through the point (9, -6)

Answer 1

y = -x - 5 so slope is -1. Parallel line has to have same slope. y = mx + b

For point (9,-6): -6 = -1(9) + b so b = -6 + 9 = 3

y = -1x + 3