Question

Instructions: Find the equation of the line through point (−4,1) and parallel to y=−12x−2. Use a forward slash (i.e. "/") for fractions (e.g. 1/2 for 12). Y=

Answer 1

Answer:

y = - 12x - 47

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

y = - 12x - 2 ← is in slope- intercept form

with slope m = - 12

Parallel lines have equal slopes, thus

y = - 12x + c ← is the partial equation

To find c substitute (- 4, 1 ) into the partial equation

1 = 48 + c ⇒ c = 1 - 48 = - 47

y = - 12x - 47 ← equation of parallel line