Lets Brian => b and Ethan => e so
b=5
e=3+2b
will be the equation of finding free throws.
First, it is important to understand that any equation that is x=some number is just a vertical line that hits the x-axis at the given number. For example, x=-2 would be a vertical line hitting the x-axis at -2. Therefore, the line we are trying to identify would also be vertical (and have the form x=some number) because we know the lines are parallel. Then, since we're given the point (-5,4), we know the line needs to hit the x-axis at -5, therefore the equation would be x=-5.
I hope this helps.
Rays are named according to their endpoints, the first one named is the "starting" endpoint, the second one is the one that will continue on into infinity. Therefore, ray BA has a terminal endpoint at B and goes through point A into infinity. Ray AB has a terminal endpoint at A and goes through point B into infinity. Definitely NOT the same ray.