Write the equation of a line that is parallel to {y=-5/4x+7 and that passes through the point (-4,1)

Answer 1

y=(-5/4)x +7

y= (-5/4)x +b

plug in x=-4, y=1

1= (-5/4)(-4) +b

b= 1-5=-4

y= (-5/4)x -4 is the parallel line

it might help to plot the point and gragh the lines