Question

what is the equation of the line that is parallel to the given line and passes through the point (2, 3) ? a. x + 2y = 4 b. x + 2y = 8 c. 2x + y =4 d. 2x + y = 8

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

The given blue line has a slope of m = -1/2.

The line parallel to the given line passing through point (x0,y0)=(2,3) is given by the point-slope form:

(y-y0)=m(x-x0)

substitute values

(y-3) = (-1/2)(x-2)

Expand and transpose

y = (-1/2)x + 1 + 3

y = (-1/2)x + 4  ....................(1)

We choose the second equation b. x+2y=8 and convert to slope-intercept form:

2y=-x+8

y = (-1/2)x + 4, which is exactly equation (1)

So

b. x+2y=8 is the correct answer.