Parallels line have the same slope, when an equation is in the form y= mx + b, m is the slope. In this problem slope = - 2
Now with the slope what is missing is the y-intercept, the problem says that the line contains the point (-2, 5), replacing that point in the equation you can solve it to find the y-intercept
Assets are anything of value owned by a person that could easily be sold for cash. These could be property such as buildings, homes or land, or items such as cars, jewelry, boats, etc.
ANSWER: Assets are items owned that can be sold for cash.