Question

write an equation for a line that is parallel to line that passes through the points (5,5),(-1,3) and contains the point (-6,-8)

Answer 1

Since the two lines are parallel then they have the same slope which = 1/3

since the line passes through (-6 , -8)

y+8 = (1/3)(x+6)

3y + 24 = x + 6

x - 3y = 18 is the equation