Question

Write an equation in slope intercept form that goes through the point (5,-7) and is PARALLEL to the line y=-3x+8

Answer 1

there is no line parallel to y = -3x + 8 that goes through (5, -7). this point falls on this line

Explanation:

`y = - 3x + 8`

`- 7 = - 3(5) + b \\ - 7 = - 15 + b \\ b = 8`

The answer is

`y = - 3x + 8`