By definition, if two lines share the same gradient, they are said to be parallel. So, we know for this equation, it must have a gradient of 1/2.
Now, since the point (-6, 4) passes through the line, we know it must satisfy the equation. Since we have a gradient/slope and a point, we can use the point-gradient form:

, where

represents the points being passed through.



Answer:
lesser x = -6
greater x = 12
Step-by-step explanation:
(x - 3)^2 - 81 = 0
(x - 3)^2 = 81
x - 3 = +/- 9
x - 3 = 9 or x - 3 = -9
x = 12 or x = -6