To transform it into percent we want to have 100 into denominator. The easiest way is divide numerator and denominator by 3 (thats because than it doesnt change the value of fraction), so:

- its the result
(-2,-2)
Since it has a negative in front of the absolute value, the graph is a downward cone.
<h3><u>The value of the larger number, x, is 57.</u></h3><h3><u>The value of the smaller number, y, is equal to 42.</u></h3>
x - y = 15
2x + 8 = 3y - 4
We can quickly get a temporary value for x by altering the original equation.
x - y = 15
<em><u>Add y to both sides.</u></em>
x = 15 + y
Now that we have a value of x, we can find the exact value of y.
2(15 + y) + 8 = 3y - 4
<em><u>Distributive property.</u></em>
30 + 2y + 8 = 3y - 4
<em><u>Combine like terms.</u></em>
38 + 2y = 3y - 4
<em><u>Subtract 2y from both sides.</u></em>
38 = y - 4
<em><u>Add 4 to both sides.</u></em>
y = 42
Now that we know the exact value of y, we can plug it back into the original equation.
x - 42 = 15
<em><u>Add 42 to both sides.</u></em>
x = 57
Lines parallel to each others only occur when two slopes of equations are same. The definition of parallel lines is:

We are given the equation of a line which is x = -2. For x = a, the equation forms a verical line and has an undefined slope. These below are basic that you may need to learn when learning about the line graph:
- y = a —> horizontal line; slope is 0.
- x = a —> vertical line; slope is undefined.
- For y = a, any a-values would have same x-values. For example, if we are given y = 2 then any domains or x-values can have the range of 2.
- For x = a, any a-values would have same y-values or range.
Back to the question. We want to find the equation of a line that is <u>p</u><u>a</u><u>r</u><u>a</u><u>l</u><u>l</u><u>e</u><u>l</u> to the line x = -2 and <u>p</u><u>a</u><u>s</u><u>s</u><u>e</u><u>s</u><u> </u><u>t</u><u>h</u><u>r</u><u>o</u><u>u</u><u>g</u><u>h</u><u> </u><u>(</u><u>5</u><u>,</u><u>4</u><u>)</u> point. Recall the definition of parallel line that both slopes of equations must equal. Since x = a for any a-values would give an undefined slope. That means our parallel would be x = b.
Because the line passes through (5,4) - for any a-values from x = a would give out the set of all real numbers for range. Therefore the equation of a line is x = 5.
Answer
- The equation of a line that is parallel to x = -2 and passes through (5,4) is x = 5.
I hope this helps! If you have any doubts or questions, don't hestitate to ask in comment! Good luck on your assignment and have a great day!