Answer: y=-5x-36
Step-by-step explanation:
In order for two lines to be parallel they need to have the same slope. so the slope (m) of the new line needs to be -5.
slope(m) =-5
and the point (-8,4) is given to us. we can create a new equation for a line using the point slope formula because we have a slope (m=-5) and a point (-8,4)
point slope formula: y-y1=m(x-x1)
y-4=-5(x--8)
simplify and pay attention to negative signs
y-4=-5(x+8)
y-4=-5x-40
y=-5x-36
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