Question

Write the equation of the line, in standard form, that has a y-intercept of 2 and is parallel to 2x + y = -5. Include your work in your final answer. Type your answer in the box provided or use the upload option to submit your solution.

Answer 1

We first convert the given equation of the line to slope-intercept form, giving us,
                                       y = -2x - 5
The slope is -2 and the y-intercept is -5. For the new line, the slope should also be equal to -2 and the y-intercept be equal to 2. The equation is then equal to,
                                      y = -2x + 2