Question

Write the equation of a line that goes through the point (5, -6) and is parallel to the line y = 2x + 7.
1. y−5=2(x+6)
2. y+6=−1/2(x−5)
3. y+6=2(x−5)
4. y−5=−1/2(x+6)

Answer 1

Parallel = same slope
y - y1 = m( x - x1)
Solution: y + 6 = 2(x - 5)