Question

Write equation in standard form

Answer 1

x - 2y = 4

Explanation:

Parallel lines have equal slopes.

The given line has a slope of 1/2

so the required line is

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

Multiply by 2 on both sides,

2y = -10 + x + 6

so

x - 2y = 4