Question

Write the equation of a line that passes through the point (4, 2) and is parallel to the line graphed below.

Answer 1

Explanation:

(-2, 2) (2, -3)

(-3 - 2)/(2 + 2)

-5/4 the slope

y - 2 = -5/4(x + 2)

y - 2 = -5/4x - 5/2

y- 4/2 = -5/4x - 5/2

y = -5/4x - 1/2