Write the equation of the line that passes through (8,-5) and is parallel to 5x + 4y = 24. Write your answer in slope-Intercept form.

5x + 4y = 24

y = -5/4 x + 6     slope , m = -5/4

Parallel slope = - 5/4

 

In POINT-SLOPE form  through point   8, -5

(y- -5) = -5/4 (x-8)       re-arrange into   y = mx + b form for your final answer