What is the equation of the line that is parallel to #y = 3x +6# and passes through the point (4,7)?
1 Answer
Sep 26, 2017
y = 3x -5
Explanation:
Since it's parallel, it will have the same slope: 3.
So you'll have y = 3x + a, and we need to find a.
Plug in the values for the point we are given:
7 = 3(4) + a
7 = 12 + a
a = -5
So there you have it: y = 3x - 5