Question

Find the equation of a line that is parallel to the line y = 3x and contains the point (1, -2).

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Answer 1

y = 3x - 5

Explanation:

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Step 1: Define variables

Slope m = 3

Random point (1, -2)

Step 2: Plug in known variables

y = 3x + b

Step 3: Find b

-2 = 3(1) + b

-2 = 3 + b

b = -5

Step 4: Write parallel linear equation

y = 3x - 5