Question

Write an equation for the line that passes through (2,-1) and is parallel to the line y= 3x+8?

Answer 1

Answer:

y= 3x + 5

Step-by-step explanation:

If it is parallel it has the same slop so we know mx = 3x

then solve for b

-1 = 3(2) + b

-1 = 6 + b

5 = b