Question

What is an equation of the line that is parallel to y=9-5x and passes though (0,8)?

Answer 1

y = 8-5x

Step-by-step explanation:

When two lines are parallel, it means their gradients are the same.

from the given equation

y = 9-5x

and comparing with the general equation of a line

y = mx+c, where m is the gradient, and c is the y-intercept,

m = -5

you can form a line parallel to that using the points (0,8)

(y-8)/(x-0)= -5

this would give you

y = 8-5x