Question

What is an equation for the line parallel to y = -x + 7 that passes through (7,-2)?

Answer 1

• y = -x + 5

Explanation:

Parallel line has same slope with the given, so the line is

• y = -x + b

Using the given point, finding the value of b

• -2 = -7 + b
• b = 7 - 2
• b = 5

The equation is

• y = -x + 5