Pre-Algebra Examples
y=x+6 , (−1,−3)
Step 1
Step 1.1
The slope-intercept form is y=mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
y=mx+b
Step 1.2
Using the slope-intercept form, the slope is 1.
m=1
m=1
Step 2
To find an equation that is parallel, the slopes must be equal. Find the parallel line using the point-slope formula.
Step 3
Use the slope 1 and a given point (−1,−3) to substitute for x1 and y1 in the point-slope form y−y1=m(x−x1), which is derived from the slope equation m=y2−y1x2−x1.
y−(−3)=1⋅(x−(−1))
Step 4
Simplify the equation and keep it in point-slope form.
y+3=1⋅(x+1)
Step 5
Step 5.1
Multiply x+1 by 1.
y+3=x+1
Step 5.2
Move all terms not containing y to the right side of the equation.
Step 5.2.1
Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.
y=x+1−3
Step 5.2.2
Subtract 3 from 1.
y=x−2
y=x−2
y=x−2
Step 6