Write an Equation for the Line Described $y + 8 x = 4$

question 161

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for the line described. Write the equation in the form specified.
-parallel to $y + 8 x = 4$ , through $( 4,5 )$ ; slope-intercept form

• A) \(y = - \frac { 1 } { 8 } x - \frac { 37 } { 8 }\)
• B) \(y = - 8 x + 37\)
• C) \(y = 8 x - 37\)
• D) \(y = - 8 x - 37\)

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