Write an equation in point-slope form for the given (6,8) and is parallel to the line given by y=-5x+4

Taylor Barron

Taylor Barron

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2022-11-03

Write an equation in point-slope form for the given (6,8) and is parallel to the line given by y=-5x+4

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Geovanni Shelton

Geovanni Shelton

Beginner2022-11-04Added 15 answers

Slope -intercept form of a line: y = ax + b
Since it is parallel to the line y = 5x + 4, then a = 5
y = 5x + b.
To find b, write that this line passing at point (6, 8)
8 = 30 + b --> b = 8 - 30 = -22
Answer: y = 5x - 22

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