A (x,-y). When you reflect over the x-axis, the y becomes negative
1) The expressions are not equivalent. When you expand and multiply 2(x + 3) it becomes 2x + 6. This is not equal to 3x + 5
2) They are equivalent. Again, expand and multiply the second expression. 2(3n + 4) becomes 6n + 8. This makes both sides equal.
3) They are equivalent. In the parentheses, you are adding 3 y's and a 2. This gives you 3y + 2. Now add the additional 3y that follows the closed parentheses. You'll have 6y + 2. Now both sides are equivalent.
2/3x + 4 = 7
-4 -4
4 cancels out.
2/3x = 3
x 3 x3
6/3 = 2x = 9
/2 /2
2 cancels out.
x = 9/2 = 4.5
Parallel lines need the same slope, and for y = 1/2x + 4, it is 1/2.
Let's solve for b.
2 = 1/2(-6) + b
2 = -3 + b
Add 3 on both sides.
5 = b
y = 1/2x + 5
