Question

What is the equation of a line that is parralel to y= -5x+6 and passes through the point (-4,-1)

Answer 1

y = -5x-21

Explanation:

Slope of parallel lines is the same.

To find b:

y = mx + b

Substitute the slope and the point given

-1 = -5(-4) + b

Solve for b

-1 = 20 + b

b = -21