Question

Can you help me with this problem / maybe show work?

Answer 1

y = 2x - 8

Explanation:

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

When 2 lines are parallel, they have the same slope:

m = 2

y = 2x + b

-4 = 2(2) + b

-4 = 4 + b

b = -8

∴ The parallel line is y = 2x - 8