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Write an equation in slope-intercept form for a line that is (a) parallel (b) perpendicular to

the line y = - 5x - 3 and has a y-intercept of 6.

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  1. 5 May, 02:49
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    A) parallel

    It has the same slope.

    y-intercept is 6.

    So,

    m = - 5

    b = + 6

    y = - 5x + 6

    B) perpendicular

    It has a negative reciprocal of the slope.

    -5 = 1/5

    y-intercept is 6

    m = 1/5

    b = + 6

    y = 1/5x + 6
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