Mathematics
Grade10
Easy

Question

Write the equation of a line parallel to y = -1 halfx + 3 and that goes through the point (4, -1)

  1. y + 1 = negative 1 half(x - 4)
  2. y - 1 = negative 1 half(x + 4)
  3. y + 1 = 2(x - 4)
  4. y - 1 = 2(x + 4)

hintHint:

We are given an equation of line. We have to find the equation of line that is parallel to the given line and passing through point (4,-1). We will use the properties of parallel lines to solve the question.

The correct answer is: y + 1 = negative 1 half(x - 4)


    The given equation of line is y = negative 1 halfx + 3
    We have to find line parallel to this line.
    Parallel lines have same slope.
    To find the slope of the given line, we will compare the equation with slope-intercept form. The slope-intercept form of a line is y = mx + c. Here m is the slope of the line and c is the y-intercept.
    Comparing the given equation of line with slope-intercept form we get,
    m =  negative 1 half
    Now, we have a point through which line is passing and slope. We will use slope-point form to find the parallel line.
    Slope-point form is (y – y1) = m(x – x1).  Here y1 and x1 are the points through which line is passing. (x,y1) ≡ (4,-1)
    Substituting all the values
    y minus y subscript 1 equals m open parentheses x minus x subscript 1 close parentheses
    y + 1 = negative 1 half(x - 4)
    This is the required equation.

    For such questions, we should know different formulas required to find lines. We should also know the concept of slope of different lines.

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