Question

Write an equation parallel to 5x-4y=4 that passes through the point (-8,2)

Answer 1

Since the line is parallel, the same coefficients can be used for x and y. The constant on the right needs to change so that the given point will satisfy the equation.

... 5x - 4y = 5(-8) -4(2) = -40 -8 = -48

Your equation is

... 5x -4y = -48