Determine the Correct Equation for the Line Passing Through the Point

question 73

Multiple Choice

Determine the correct equation for the line passing through the point (5,-8) and parallel to the line x + 5y = 20.

• A) \(y = 5 x + 7\)
• B) \(y = - \frac { 1 } { 5 } x - 7\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 1 } { 5 } x + 7\)
• D) \(y = 5 x - 7\)
• E) \(y = - \frac { 1 } { 5 } x - 5\)

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