Find the equation of a line parallel to y = -4x + 2 passing through (2,3)

  • A y + 4x + 11 = 0
  • B y - 4x - 11 = 0
  • C y + 4x - 11 = 0
  • D y - 4x + 11 = 0

The correct answer is C. y + 4x - 11 = 0

To find the equation of a line parallel to \(y = -4x + 2\) passing through the point (2, 3), we can use the fact that parallel lines have the same slope. The given line has a slope of -4.

The point-slope form of a linear equation is \(y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)\), where \((x_1, y_1)\) is a point on the line and \(m\) is the slope.

Plugging in the values \((x_1, y_1) = (2, 3)\) and \(m = -4\), we get:

\(y - 3 = -4(x - 2)\)

Simplifying:

\(y - 3 = -4x + 8\)

Adding 3 to both sides:

\(y = -4x + 11\)

So, the equation of the line parallel to \(y = -4x + 2\) passing through (2, 3) is \(y = -4x + 11\)

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