Question

Write the equation of the line through (-2,1) and parallel to y= -3x+1

Answer 1

Use point slope equation y-y1=m(x-x1) Remember that a parallel line has the same slope.

y-1= -3(x-(-2))
y-1= -3(x+2)
y-1= -3x-6
y= -3x-5

Final answer: y=-3x-5