<u>Given</u>:
The given equation of line is
The line passes through the point (-8,1)
We need to determine the equation of the line parallel to the line
<u>Slope:</u>
Since, the lines are parallel, the slope of the line is given by
Hence, the slope is
<u>Equation of the line:</u>
The equation of the line can be determined using the formula,
Substituting the point (-8,1) and the slope in the above formula, we get;
Thus, the equation of the line is
Hence, Option C is the correct answer.