A parallel equation (when graphed) will have the same slope, but a different y-intercept.
As long as you keep y = -
x + b, you can input anything for b to solve this question.
Given:
y = -x - 5
Equation of a parallel line:
y = -x + 6, y = -x + 1,356, y = -x - 8, etc
Example answer you can use:
y = -x - 8
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Answer: b = 4 and c = 7.</h3>
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Explanation:
Comparing y = x^2+bx+c to y = ax^2+bx+c, we see that a = 1.
The vertex given is (-2,3). In general, the vertex is (h,k). So h = -2 and k = 3.
Plug those three values into the vertex form below
y = a(x-h)^2 + k
y = 1(x-(-2))^2 + 3
y = (x+2)^2 + 3
Then expand everything out and simplify
y = x^2+4x+4 + 3
y = x^2+4x+7
We see that b = 4 and c = 7.
Get the x variable on one side and the numbers another side.
9/10(x + 2/3) = 4 1/2
Distribute the 9/10 across the x and 2/3.
(9/10)x + 18/30 = 4 1/2
Simplify 18/30 to make our life easier.
(9/10)x + 3/5 = 4 1/2
Subtract 3/5 from each side of the equation.
(9/10)x = 3 9/10
Divide both sides by 9/10.
x = 4 1/3
