Question

Write a point-slope equation for the line that passes through the point (8,1) and is parallel to the line given by y 5.8x-9. Do not use parenthesis on the yside.

Answer 1

We know that
the equation of a line is
y-y1=m*(x-x1)

we have 
y=5.8x-9-----> the slope m=5.8
if the lines are parallel 
then
the slopes are the same
point (8,1)
y-y1=m*(x-x1)----> y-1=5.8*(x-8)

the answer is
y-1=5.8*(x-8)