Write an equation of the line that is parallel to -x+y=5 and passes through the point (2,-5)

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Bushikot · Answer 1 · 2020-08-26T07:02:50+0000

Answer:

Equation:

y = x - 7

Explanation:

-x+y=5

y = x + 5, slope = 1

Parallel line, slope is the same. So slope of the line that is parallel to -x+y=5 is also equal 1

Passes through the point (2,-5)

y + 5 = 1(x - 2)

y + 5 = x - 2

y = x - 7

Answer:

Equation:

y = x - 7