Question

Find the equation of the line that satisfies the given condition.

1) Through (−2, 4) and parallel to the line 𝑦 + 4𝑥 + 1 = 0.
2) Through the points (−1, 3) and (7, 2)

Answer 1

#1 the slope is -4, so

y-4 = -4(x+2)

#2 the slope is -1/8, so
y-2 = -1/8 (x-7)