CPM Homework Help : AC Problem 10-31

Find the equation of the line parallel to $y=-\frac{1}{3}x+5$ that goes through the point $\left(9,-1\right)$ .

Hint:

Parallel lines have equal slopes. Use $y=mx+b$ where $m=$ slope of the given line.

More Help:

Use the given point to find the $y$ -intercept.

$-1=-\frac{1}{3}\left(9\right)+\text{b}$

Answer:

$\text{y}=-\frac{1}{3}x+2$