Question

Choose the equation for the line that passes through (6, 5) and is parallel to the line x + 3y = 9.

Answer 1

y = -1/3x + 7

Explanation:

x + 3y = 9 ⇒ y = -1/3x + 3

Use point-slope form and substitute the values:

`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)\\y-5=-(1)/(3)(x-6)\\y-5=-(1)/(3)x+2\\y=-(1)/(3)x+7`