Question

Write the equation of the line that passes through the point (-1, -2) and is parallel to the

graph of y-3x - 2.
XY

Answer 1

y = -3x - 5

Explanation:

In order to form a parallel line, the two lines must have the same slope. Substitute the values into the point-slope formula to make the equation.

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

Therefore, the equation is y = -3x - 5.