Write an equation of the line that is parallel t the given line and passes through the given point.

Question

1. y=3x-8;(0,2)
2. y=-x; (0,6)

Answer 1

1. slope = 3
y = 3 x + b
so to find b
2 = 0 + b
b = 2
y = 3 x + 2

2. same way but slope = -1