Answer:
The value of b is -42
Step-by-step explanation:
Parallel equations have identical or equal slopes. Given the form of the equation; y=5x+b and the point it passes through (8,-2) we determine the unknown value b by substituting x with 8 and y with -2. We solve the equation; -2 =5(8)+b to obtain b = -42
Answer: -7
Step-by-step explanation:
-30 = 5(x + 1)
-30 = 5x + 5. ( After distrbuting the 5)
-5. -5
-30 - 5. = 5x
-35 = 5x
x = -7