Write the equation of the line, in standard form, that has a y-intercept of 2 and is parallel to 2 x + y = - 5. Include your work in your final answer. Type your answer in the box provided or use the upload option to submit your solution.

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Allan Vega

2 May, 09:07

Write the equation of the line, in standard form, that has a y-intercept of 2 and is parallel to 2 x + y = - 5. Include your work in your final answer. Type your answer in the box provided or use the upload option to submit your solution.

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Hailee Stein · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

rearrange 2x+y=-5 to make y the subject

y=-5-2x

since the line is parallel it has the same gradient so

y=-2x+c

the y-intercept, c, is 2 so

y=-2x+2