Math Problem Statement

consider the line -6x+1 find the equation of the line that is parallel to this line and passes through the point (-3,3)

Solution

It seems like there is a small error in the equation you provided. The equation -6x + 1 is not a complete linear equation because it lacks the yy term. Typically, a linear equation is in the form y=mx+by = mx + b, ax+by=cax + by = c, or a similar complete form.

If the intended equation is simply y=6x+1y = -6x + 1, we can proceed from there. If it is something else, please clarify. Assuming it is y=6x+1y = -6x + 1, let's find the equation of the line parallel to it and passing through the point (3,3)(-3, 3).

1. Identify the slope of the given line

The given equation is y=6x+1y = -6x + 1, where the slope mm is 6-6.

2. Use the slope of the parallel line

Since parallel lines have the same slope, the slope of the new line is also m=6m = -6.

3. Use the point-slope form of the equation

The point-slope form is:

yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

Substituting the point (3,3)(-3, 3) and the slope m=6m = -6 into this form:

y3=6(x+3)y - 3 = -6(x + 3)

4. Simplify to the slope-intercept form

Expand and simplify the equation:

y3=6x18y - 3 = -6x - 18

Add 3 to both sides:

y=6x15y = -6x - 15

Final Answer:

The equation of the line parallel to y=6x+1y = -6x + 1 and passing through the point (3,3)(-3, 3) is:

y=6x15y = -6x - 15

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Tip: When working with parallel lines, always remember they share the same slope, which is key to finding the equation of a line parallel to a given one.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Parallel Lines
Point-Slope Form

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9