Find an equation for the line with the given properties. Express your answer using either the general form or the slope–intercept form of the equation of a line, whichever you prefer.

Parallel to the liney=2x, containing the point(-1,2)

Short Answer

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The equation of line isy=2x+4

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given Information 

The given point is(-1,2)and the equation of parallel line isy=2x

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Step 2. Calculation

The given line has a slope of 2 and as parallel lines have equal slope. So, the slope of the line is 2.

Substitute the given values in the equation of point-slope form.

y-y1=m(x-x1)y-2=2(x-(-1))y-2=2(x+1)y-2=2x+2y=2x+4

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