Which equation fits a line that is parallel to the line y = 2x + 4?

A. y = -2x + 2
B. y = -1/2x + 4
C. y = 2x - 7
D. y = 1/2x - 3

1 answer

To find a line that is parallel to the line given by the equation \(y = 2x + 4\), we need to remember that parallel lines have the same slope.

The slope of the given line \(y = 2x + 4\) is \(2\).

Now, let's analyze the options to find which line has the same slope:

A. \(y = -2x + 2\) (slope = -2)
B. \(y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 4\) (slope = -\frac{1}{2})
C. \(y = 2x - 7\) (slope = 2)
D. \(y = \frac{1}{2}x - 3\) (slope = \frac{1}{2})

The only option with the same slope as \(2\) is:

C. \(y = 2x - 7\)

So, the correct answer is C.