Question

What is the equation of the line:

Answer 1

Answer:

y = -1.5x + 11

Step-by-step explanation:

Because the line is parallel, the equation will have the same slope.  To find the slope, convert the given equation to y=mx+b form.  The equation you get should be y = -1.5x + 3.  The slope will be -1.5.

Now using the y=mx+b form, plug in the points given and the slope we found and solve for b.  

5 = -1.5(4) + b

b = 11

Now, with the slope and b, you should get the equation y = -1.5x + 11.