Question

A line is parallel to y = 3x + 8 and

intersects the point (-3, 7). What is the
equation of this parallel line?
y = [?]X + [ ]

Answer 1

y= 3x+16

Explanation:

y = 3x + 8 ║ y= mx +b

Since lines are parallel, m=3

y= 3x+b

(-3, 7) intersect

• 7= 3*(-3) + b
• b= 7+9
• b= 16

y= 3x+16