Question

9. Write the equation of the line that is parallel to the line 5x - 4y = 4 and passes through the

point (-8, 2).

Answer 1

y = 5/4x + 12

Explanation:

4y = 5x - 4

y = 5/4x - 1

2 = 5/4(-8) + b

2 = -10 + b

b = 12