Math Problem Statement

Write an equation for the line parallel to the given line that contains C(3,6); y = -2x + 5.

Solution

We are asked to find the equation of a line that is parallel to the given line y=2x+5y = -2x + 5 and passes through the point C(3,6)C(3, 6). Since the lines are parallel, they will have the same slope.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Identify the slope of the given line: The equation y=2x+5y = -2x + 5 is in slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b, where mm is the slope. So, the slope of the given line is 2-2.

  2. Use the point-slope form of the equation of a line: The equation of a line that passes through a point (x1,y1)(x_1, y_1) with slope mm is given by: yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) Here, the slope m=2m = -2 and the point is (3,6)(3, 6).

  3. Substitute the values into the point-slope form: y6=2(x3)y - 6 = -2(x - 3)

  4. Simplify the equation: y6=2x+6y - 6 = -2x + 6 y=2x+6+6y = -2x + 6 + 6 y=2x+12y = -2x + 12

Final equation:

y=2x+12y = -2x + 12

This is the equation of the line parallel to y=2x+5y = -2x + 5 that passes through the point (3,6)(3, 6).

Do you want more details or have any questions?


Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do we find the equation of a line perpendicular to a given line through a specific point?
  2. What is the difference between the point-slope form and the slope-intercept form of a line?
  3. How can we verify if two lines are parallel just by looking at their equations?
  4. How can we convert the equation of a line from point-slope form to standard form?
  5. How do we find the equation of a line passing through two given points?

Tip: When two lines are parallel, they always share the same slope, but they differ in their y-intercept values!

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Parallel Lines
Point-Slope Form
Slope-Intercept Form

Formulas

y - y1 = m(x - x1) (Point-Slope Form)
y = mx + b (Slope-Intercept Form)

Theorems

Parallel lines have the same slope

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10