Write the equation of a line parallel to y = − 3 x + 4 that passes through (-1,6).

Question

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Point-slope form of the line:

y- =. (x-

Simplify the signs in the point-slope form:

Now simplify more.

*Distribute

*Isolate y.

Slope-Intercept form of the line:

Answer 1

Parallel lines have the same slope.

The slope of the given line is -3.

Equation of the line with slope -3 and passing through the point (-1, 6) is y - 6 = -3[x - (-1)]